US Bridges

Rt Mm S over Van Zant Br

Fair

Texas County, Missouri · S 14 T 29 N R 12 W · Structure no. 7861

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,040
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Mm S over Van Zant Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Mm S over Van Zant Br in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,040 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,456 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesRt Mm S
CrossesVan Zant Br
LocationS 14 T 29 N R 12 W
RouteState Highway 0MM
Coordinates37.20095, -92.22002
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,040 (2024)
Projected traffic1,456 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 Mm S over Van Zant Br built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Mm S over Van Zant Br 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 Mm S over Van Zant Br carry?

About 1,040 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rt Mm S over Van Zant Br?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Mm S over Van Zant Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.