US Bridges

County RD 350 over Big Hunting Slu

PoorClosed to traffic

Butler County, Missouri · S 36 T 23 N R 6 E · Structure no. 32610

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 350 over Big Hunting Slu is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 350 over Big Hunting Slu in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 0 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty RD 350
CrossesBig Hunting Slu
LocationS 36 T 23 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 350
Coordinates36.58941, -90.36743
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
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 rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic135 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$544,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 350 over Big Hunting Slu built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 350 over Big Hunting Slu 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 350 over Big Hunting Slu carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 350 over Big Hunting Slu?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 350 over Big Hunting Slu?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.