US Bridges

Bu 67 N over Pike CR

Poor

Butler County, Missouri · S 9 T 24 N R 6 E · Structure no. 424

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,065
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 67 N over Pike CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bu 67 N over Pike CR in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 3 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.

It carries about 3,065 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,904 by 2044. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBu 67 N
CrossesPike CR
LocationS 9 T 24 N R 6 E
RouteState Highway 67
Coordinates36.74309, -90.41436
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,065 (2024)
Projected traffic4,904 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bu 67 N over Pike CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bu 67 N over Pike CR 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Bu 67 N over Pike CR carry?

About 3,065 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bu 67 N over Pike CR?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 67 N over Pike CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.