US Bridges

Zodiac RD over Br Dry Wood CR

Good

Vernon County, Missouri · S 32 T 34 N R 33 W · Structure no. 36956

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zodiac RD over Br Dry Wood CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Zodiac RD over Br Dry Wood CR in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesZodiac RD
CrossesBr Dry Wood CR
LocationS 32 T 34 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 712
CountyVernon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.65288, -94.5715
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic39 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Zodiac RD over Br Dry Wood CR built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zodiac RD over Br Dry Wood CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Zodiac RD over Br Dry Wood CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Zodiac RD over Br Dry Wood CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Zodiac RD over Br Dry Wood CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.