US Bridges

Rt Z E over Main Drain Dtch

Fair

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 6 T 23 N R 12 E · Structure no. 6890

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Z E over Main Drain Dtch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Z E over Main Drain Dtch in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 68 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 6 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 255 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 357 by 2044. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRt Z E
CrossesMain Drain Dtch
LocationS 6 T 23 N R 12 E
RouteState Highway 0Z
Coordinates36.67146, -89.7916
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed8.7 mi (14 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 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

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 2023.

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

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

How long is Rt Z E over Main Drain Dtch?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Z E over Main Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.