Mo 51 S over Drain Dtch 37
FairButler County, Missouri · S 35 T 22 N R 7 E · Structure no. 1164
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 844
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 51 S over Drain Dtch 37 is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 51 S over Drain Dtch 37 in Butler 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 844 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,266 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 51 S over Drain Dtch 37 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 51 S over Drain Dtch 37 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Mo 51 S over Drain Dtch 37 carry?
About 844 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Mo 51 S over Drain Dtch 37?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 51 S over Drain Dtch 37?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.