US Bridges

Rt Z S over Hamilton CR

FairPosted for load

Texas County, Missouri · S 5 T 29 N R 10 W · Structure no. 8460

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
204
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Z S over Hamilton CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Z S over Hamilton CR 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 204 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 286 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesRt Z S
CrossesHamilton CR
LocationS 5 T 29 N R 10 W
RouteState Highway 0Z
Coordinates37.23833, -92.06737
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 Hamilton CR built?

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

What condition is Rt Z S over Hamilton CR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Z S over Hamilton CR carry?

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

How long is Rt Z S over Hamilton CR?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Z S over Hamilton CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.