US Bridges

Main ST over Creek

Good

Butler County, Missouri · S 27 T 25 N R 6 E · Structure no. 22999

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Main ST over Creek in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMain ST
CrossesCreek
LocationS 27 T 25 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 385
Coordinates36.78678, -90.40047
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic700 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Main ST over Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Main ST over Creek 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 Main ST over Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.