US Bridges

Mo 51 S over Drain Dtch No 11

Good

Butler County, Missouri · S 13 T 24 N R 7 E · Structure no. 3567

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,420
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 51 S over Drain Dtch No 11 is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 51 S over Drain Dtch No 11 in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,420 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,130 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesMo 51 S
CrossesDrain Dtch No 11
LocationS 13 T 24 N R 7 E
RouteState Highway 51
Coordinates36.72343, -90.24594
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,420 (2024)
Projected traffic2,130 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Mo 51 S over Drain Dtch No 11 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 51 S over Drain Dtch No 11 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 Mo 51 S over Drain Dtch No 11 carry?

About 1,420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mo 51 S over Drain Dtch No 11?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 51 S over Drain Dtch No 11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.