US Bridges

County RD 451 over Procter CR

Fair

Butler County, Missouri · S 31 T 25 N R 5 E · Structure no. 23298

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
45 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 451 over Procter CR is a steel culvert carrying County RD 451 over Procter CR in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 451
CrossesProcter CR
LocationS 31 T 25 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 451
CountyButler County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.76859, -90.55945
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic68 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 451 over Procter CR built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 451 over Procter CR 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 451 over Procter CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 451 over Procter CR?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 451 over Procter CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.