US Bridges

Rt Z S over Craig Br

Fair

Texas County, Missouri · S 5 T 29 N R 10 W · Structure no. 8459

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
204
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Z S over Craig Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Z S over Craig Br in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 204 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 286 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesRt Z S
CrossesCraig Br
LocationS 5 T 29 N R 10 W
RouteState Highway 0Z
Coordinates37.24163, -92.06937
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2024)
Projected traffic286 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 S over Craig Br built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Z S over Craig 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 Z S over Craig Br carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt Z S over Craig Br?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Z S over Craig Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.