US Bridges

Rt Z E over Drain Dtch #1

Good

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 2 T 23 N R 12 E · Structure no. 2545

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Z E over Drain Dtch #1 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Z E over Drain Dtch #1 in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 255 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 357 by 2044. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesRt Z E
CrossesDrain Dtch #1
LocationS 2 T 23 N R 12 E
RouteState Highway 0Z
Coordinates36.67147, -89.7284
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2024)
Projected traffic357 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 E over Drain Dtch #1 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Z E over Drain Dtch #1 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Z E over Drain Dtch #1 carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Rt Z E over Drain Dtch #1?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Z E over Drain Dtch #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.