US Bridges

Rt Zz E over Drain Dtch #52

FairPosted for load

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 1 T 21 N R 12 E · Structure no. 9283

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
82
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Zz E over Drain Dtch #52 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Zz E over Drain Dtch #52 in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 82 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 127 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt Zz E
CrossesDrain Dtch #52
LocationS 1 T 21 N R 12 E
RouteState Highway 0ZZ
Coordinates36.48268, -89.70616
Functional classRural Minor 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.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2024)
Projected traffic127 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$639,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Zz E over Drain Dtch #52 built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Zz E over Drain Dtch #52 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Zz E over Drain Dtch #52 carry?

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

How long is Rt Zz E over Drain Dtch #52?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Zz E over Drain Dtch #52?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.