US Bridges

County RD 650 over Drain Dtch

Good

Butler County, Missouri · S 35 T 24 N R 7 E · Structure no. 16547

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 650 over Drain Dtch is a concrete culvert carrying County RD 650 over Drain Dtch in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty RD 650
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 35 T 24 N R 7 E
RouteCounty Highway 650
Coordinates36.67602, -90.27853
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic68 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County RD 650 over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 650 over Drain Dtch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 650 over Drain Dtch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 650 over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 650 over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.