Rt B E over Levee Drain Dtch
FairButler County, Missouri · S 1 T 24 N R 6 E · Structure no. 4578
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,403
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt B E over Levee Drain Dtch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt B E over Levee Drain Dtch in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 4,403 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,605 by 2044. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt B E over Levee Drain Dtch built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt B E over Levee Drain Dtch 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 B E over Levee Drain Dtch carry?
About 4,403 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Rt B E over Levee Drain Dtch?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Rt B E over Levee Drain Dtch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.