US Bridges

Rt Z S over Main Dtch No 1

Poor

Pemiscot County, Missouri · S 11 T 18 N R 11 E · Structure no. 6821

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
186 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
303
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Z S over Main Dtch No 1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Z S over Main Dtch No 1 in Pemiscot County, Missouri. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 4 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.

It carries about 303 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2044. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesRt Z S
CrossesMain Dtch No 1
LocationS 11 T 18 N R 11 E
RouteState Highway 0Z
Coordinates36.21796, -89.82571
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating23.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic303 (2024)
Projected traffic455 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Z S over Main Dtch No 1 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Z S over Main Dtch No 1 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Z S over Main Dtch No 1 carry?

About 303 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Rt Z S over Main Dtch No 1?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Z S over Main Dtch No 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.