US Bridges

Rt N S over Drain Dtch No 28

Good

Butler County, Missouri · S 34 T 22 N R 7 E · Structure no. 28992

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
696
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt N S over Drain Dtch No 28 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rt N S over Drain Dtch No 28 in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 696 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,044 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt N S
CrossesDrain Dtch No 28
LocationS 34 T 22 N R 7 E
RouteState Highway 0N
Coordinates36.51531, -90.30287
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic696 (2024)
Projected traffic1,044 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt N S over Drain Dtch No 28 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt N S over Drain Dtch No 28 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Rt N S over Drain Dtch No 28 carry?

About 696 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt N S over Drain Dtch No 28?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt N S over Drain Dtch No 28?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.