Mo 51 S over Drain Dtch No 6
FairButler County, Missouri · S 23 T 23 N R 7 E · Structure no. 2746
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 143 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,855
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 51 S over Drain Dtch No 6 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mo 51 S over Drain Dtch No 6 in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 4,855 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,496 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 51 S over Drain Dtch No 6 built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 51 S over Drain Dtch No 6 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Mo 51 S over Drain Dtch No 6 carry?
About 4,855 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Mo 51 S over Drain Dtch No 6?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 51 S over Drain Dtch No 6?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.