US Bridges

Rt Z E over Main Drain Dtch

Fair

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 2 T 23 N R 10 E · Structure no. 6373

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,092
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Z E over Main Drain Dtch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Z E over Main Drain Dtch in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,092 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,529 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesRt Z E
CrossesMain Drain Dtch
LocationS 2 T 23 N R 10 E
RouteState Highway 0Z
Coordinates36.66915, -89.95556
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,092 (2024)
Projected traffic1,529 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 Main Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Z E over Main Drain Dtch 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 October 2024.

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

About 1,092 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt Z E over Main Drain Dtch?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Z E over Main Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.