US Bridges

Rt Z E over Sulphur CR

Fair

Lincoln County, Missouri · S 16 T 51 N R 2 W · Structure no. 2244

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
148
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Z E over Sulphur CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Z E over Sulphur CR in Lincoln County, Missouri. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 148 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 296 by 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Z E
CrossesSulphur CR
LocationS 16 T 51 N R 2 W
RouteState Highway 0Z
CountyLincoln County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.1945, -91.13662
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148 (2024)
Projected traffic296 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Z E over Sulphur CR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Z E over Sulphur CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Z E over Sulphur CR carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt Z E over Sulphur CR?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Z E over Sulphur CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.