US Bridges

Rt Zz S over Loutre CR

PoorPosted for load

Montgomery County, Missouri · S 5 T 49 N R 6 W · Structure no. 8492

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Zz S over Loutre CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Zz S over Loutre CR in Montgomery County, Missouri. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 116 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt Zz S
CrossesLoutre CR
LocationS 5 T 49 N R 6 W
RouteState Highway 0ZZ
Coordinates39.05269, -91.6091
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic116 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$716,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Zz S over Loutre CR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Zz S over Loutre CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Zz S over Loutre CR carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt Zz S over Loutre CR?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Zz S over Loutre CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.