US Bridges

County RD 417 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Butler County, Missouri · S 8 T 26 N R 4 E · Structure no. 28896

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 417 over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying County RD 417 over Creek in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 417
CrossesCreek
LocationS 8 T 26 N R 4 E
RouteCounty Highway 417
CountyButler County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.91409, -90.65107
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating10.9 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic27 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$694,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 417 over Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 417 over Creek 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 417 over Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD 417 over Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 417 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.