Mo 53 S over Drain Dtch No 1
FairButler County, Missouri · S 22 T 23 N R 7 E · Structure no. 3571
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 139 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,914
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 53 S over Drain Dtch No 1 is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 53 S over Drain Dtch No 1 in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 5,914 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,350 by 2044. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 53 S over Drain Dtch No 1 built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 53 S over Drain Dtch No 1 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 Mo 53 S over Drain Dtch No 1 carry?
About 5,914 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Mo 53 S over Drain Dtch No 1?
The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 53 S over Drain Dtch No 1?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.