US Bridges

Rt Mm E over Harviell Drain Dtc

PoorPosted for load

Butler County, Missouri · S 5 T 22 N R 5 E · Structure no. 7424

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
98
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Mm E over Harviell Drain Dtc is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Mm E over Harviell Drain Dtc in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 66 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 98 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 147 by 2044. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt Mm E
CrossesHarviell Drain Dtc
LocationS 5 T 22 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 0MM
Coordinates36.59158, -90.54911
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2024)
Projected traffic147 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Mm E over Harviell Drain Dtc built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Rt Mm E over Harviell Drain Dtc 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 Rt Mm E over Harviell Drain Dtc carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Rt Mm E over Harviell Drain Dtc?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Mm E over Harviell Drain Dtc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.