US Bridges

County RD 450 over Pike CR

PoorPosted for load

Butler County, Missouri · S 4 T 24 N R 6 E · Structure no. 22889

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 450 over Pike CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 450 over Pike CR in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty RD 450
CrossesPike CR
LocationS 4 T 24 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 450
Coordinates36.76213, -90.42382
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating13.9 US tons
Inventory rating7.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic420 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$655,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 450 over Pike CR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 450 over Pike CR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 450 over Pike CR carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County RD 450 over Pike CR?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 450 over Pike CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.