US Bridges

Rt N S over Drain Dtch No 27

Fair

Butler County, Missouri · S 32 T 22 N R 7 E · Structure no. 28993

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

About this bridge

Rt N S over Drain Dtch No 27 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rt N S over Drain Dtch No 27 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 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 696 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,044 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 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 27
LocationS 32 T 22 N R 7 E
RouteState Highway 0N
Coordinates36.51573, -90.32743
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 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 27 built?

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

What condition is Rt N S over Drain Dtch No 27 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 Rt N S over Drain Dtch No 27 carry?

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

How long is Rt N S over Drain Dtch No 27?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt N S over Drain Dtch No 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.