US Bridges

County RD 457 over Fletcher Br

Good

Butler County, Missouri · S 4 T 24 N R 5 E · Structure no. 22679

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 457 over Fletcher Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 457 over Fletcher Br in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 457
CrossesFletcher Br
LocationS 4 T 24 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 457
CountyButler County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.7605, -90.52817
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic34 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$234,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 457 over Fletcher Br built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 457 over Fletcher Br 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 457 over Fletcher Br carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County RD 457 over Fletcher Br?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 457 over Fletcher Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.