US Bridges

Rt B E over Drain Dtch No 12

Fair

Butler County, Missouri · S 35 T 25 N R 7 E · Structure no. 4581

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,116
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B E over Drain Dtch No 12 is a concrete slab carrying Rt B E over Drain Dtch No 12 in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 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 2,116 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,174 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesRt B E
CrossesDrain Dtch No 12
LocationS 35 T 25 N R 7 E
RouteState Highway 0B
Coordinates36.77124, -90.26317
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,116 (2024)
Projected traffic3,174 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$431,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt B E over Drain Dtch No 12 built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt B E over Drain Dtch No 12 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 Drain Dtch No 12 carry?

About 2,116 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rt B E over Drain Dtch No 12?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B E over Drain Dtch No 12?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.