Mo 51 S over Drain Dtch No 16
FairButler County, Missouri · S 29 T 25 N R 8 E · Structure no. 4585
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,321
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 51 S over Drain Dtch No 16 is a concrete slab carrying Mo 51 S over Drain Dtch No 16 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 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 2,321 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,482 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).
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Mo 51 S over Drain Dtch No 16 built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 51 S over Drain Dtch No 16 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 Mo 51 S over Drain Dtch No 16 carry?
About 2,321 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Mo 51 S over Drain Dtch No 16?
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 Mo 51 S over Drain Dtch No 16?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.