US Bridges

Rt Zz E over Drainage Ditch #55

Good

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 4 T 21 N R 12 E · Structure no. 31411

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
82
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Zz E over Drainage Ditch #55 is a concrete culvert carrying Rt Zz E over Drainage Ditch #55 in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 82 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 127 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRt Zz E
CrossesDrainage Ditch #55
LocationS 4 T 21 N R 12 E
RouteState Highway 0ZZ
Coordinates36.48128, -89.77189
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating108.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2024)
Projected traffic127 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Zz E over Drainage Ditch #55 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Zz E over Drainage Ditch #55 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Zz E over Drainage Ditch #55 carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rt Zz E over Drainage Ditch #55?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Rt Zz E over Drainage Ditch #55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.