US Bridges

County RD 244 over Drain Dtch

Good

Butler County, Missouri · S 7 T 22 N R 7 E · Structure no. 23594

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

County RD 244 over Drain Dtch is a wood or timber slab carrying County RD 244 over Drain Dtch in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCounty RD 244
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 7 T 22 N R 7 E
RouteCounty Highway 244
Coordinates36.56, -90.35186
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 244 over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 244 over Drain Dtch 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 244 over Drain Dtch carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 244 over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 244 over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.