US Bridges

County RD 248 over Stillcamp Dtch

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Missouri · S 22 T 22 N R 6 E · Structure no. 19627

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 248 over Stillcamp Dtch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 248 over Stillcamp Dtch in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 60 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 248
CrossesStillcamp Dtch
LocationS 22 T 22 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 248
CountyButler County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.54539, -90.40276
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic68 by 2044
Trucks15%
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 248 over Stillcamp Dtch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is County RD 248 over Stillcamp Dtch 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 County RD 248 over Stillcamp Dtch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County RD 248 over Stillcamp Dtch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 248 over Stillcamp Dtch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.