US Bridges

Rt Z S over Fourche CR

Fair

Ripley County, Missouri · S 15 T 22 N R 1 W · Structure no. 8157

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
184
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Z S over Fourche CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Z S over Fourche CR in Ripley County, Missouri. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 184 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 258 by 2044. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Z S
CrossesFourche CR
LocationS 15 T 22 N R 1 W
RouteState Highway 0Z
CountyRipley County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.56094, -91.06171
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2024)
Projected traffic258 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Z S over Fourche CR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Z S over Fourche 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Z S over Fourche CR carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Rt Z S over Fourche CR?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Z S over Fourche CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.