Rt B E over Blue Spr Drain Dtc
FairButler County, Missouri · S 34 T 25 N R 7 E · Structure no. 4580
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 68 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,047
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt B E over Blue Spr Drain Dtc is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt B E over Blue Spr Drain Dtc in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,071 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt B E over Blue Spr Drain Dtc built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt B E over Blue Spr Drain Dtc 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 Blue Spr Drain Dtc carry?
About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Rt B E over Blue Spr Drain Dtc?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Rt B E over Blue Spr Drain Dtc?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.