Rt Z E over Bess Slu Dtch
FairStoddard County, Missouri · S 6 T 23 N R 11 E · Structure no. 6376
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 83 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,092
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt Z E over Bess Slu Dtch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Z E over Bess Slu 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 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt Z E over Bess Slu Dtch built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt Z E over Bess Slu 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 Bess Slu Dtch carry?
About 1,092 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Rt Z E over Bess Slu Dtch?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Rt Z E over Bess Slu Dtch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.