US Bridges

US 67 S over Black Rvr

Poor

Butler County, Missouri · S 13 T 26 N R 5 E · Structure no. 2771

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
853 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,562
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 S over Black Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 67 S over Black Rvr in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 4,562 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,984 by 2044. The structure is 853 ft (260 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesUS 67 S
CrossesBlack Rvr
LocationS 13 T 26 N R 5 E
RouteU.S. Route 67
Coordinates36.90547, -90.48187
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length853 ft (260 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,562 (2024)
Projected traffic7,984 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 S over Black Rvr built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 S over Black Rvr 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 S over Black Rvr carry?

About 4,562 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 67 S over Black Rvr?

The structure is 853 ft (260 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 S over Black Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.