US Bridges

County RD 214 over Stream

Fair

Butler County, Missouri · S 31 T 23 N R 7 E · Structure no. 19849

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 214 over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 214 over Stream in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 49 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 338 by 2044. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

CarriesCounty RD 214
CrossesStream
LocationS 31 T 23 N R 7 E
RouteCounty Highway 242
Coordinates36.58707, -90.3449
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic338 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 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 214 over Stream built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is County RD 214 over Stream 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 214 over Stream carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County RD 214 over Stream?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 214 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.