US Bridges

Rp US60E to US67N over US 67

Poor

Butler County, Missouri · S 2 T 25 N R 5 E · Structure no. 2226

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
290 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
163
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rp US60E to US67N over US 67 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rp US60E to US67N over US 67 in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 163 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2044. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesRp US60E to US67N
CrossesUS 67
LocationS 2 T 25 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 0
CountyButler County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.84148, -90.49837
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2024)
Projected traffic285 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rp US60E to US67N over US 67 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rp US60E to US67N over US 67 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Rp US60E to US67N over US 67 carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Rp US60E to US67N over US 67?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Rp US60E to US67N over US 67?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.