US Bridges

Rt Z E over Lat Drain Dtch #1

Fair

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 1 T 23 N R 10 E · Structure no. 6375

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

About this bridge

Rt Z E over Lat Drain Dtch #1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Z E over Lat Drain Dtch #1 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 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesRt Z E
CrossesLat Drain Dtch #1
LocationS 1 T 23 N R 10 E
RouteState Highway 0Z
Coordinates36.66807, -89.91859
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.
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 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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$652,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Z E over Lat Drain Dtch #1 built?

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

What condition is Rt Z E over Lat Drain Dtch #1 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 Lat Drain Dtch #1 carry?

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

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

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Z E over Lat Drain Dtch #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.