US Bridges

Rt W S over Black Rvr

Good

Butler County, Missouri · S 16 T 25 N R 6 E · Structure no. 36685

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
411 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,589
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt W S over Black Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rt W S over Black Rvr in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,589 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,384 by 2044. The structure is 411 ft (125.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt W S
CrossesBlack Rvr
LocationS 16 T 25 N R 6 E
RouteState Highway 0W
Coordinates36.8214, -90.42301
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length411 ft (125.4 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,589 (2024)
Projected traffic2,384 by 2044
Trucks11%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt W S over Black Rvr built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt W S over Black Rvr 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 W S over Black Rvr carry?

About 1,589 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt W S over Black Rvr?

The structure is 411 ft (125.4 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt W S over Black Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.