US Bridges

Rt Pp E over Sunset CR

Fair

Butler County, Missouri · S 33 T 25 N R 6 E · Structure no. 3885

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,772
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Pp E over Sunset CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Pp E over Sunset CR in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 37 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 11,772 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,835 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRt Pp E
CrossesSunset CR
LocationS 33 T 25 N R 6 E
RouteState Highway 0PP
Coordinates36.76681, -90.42544
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,772 (2024)
Projected traffic18,835 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Pp E over Sunset CR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Rt Pp E over Sunset CR 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 Pp E over Sunset CR carry?

About 11,772 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rt Pp E over Sunset CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Rt Pp E over Sunset CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.