Rt U E over ST Francis Rvr
FairButler County, Missouri · S 6 T 23 N R 9 E · Structure no. 8272
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 210 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 488
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt U E over ST Francis Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt U E over ST Francis Rvr in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 63 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 488 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 732 by 2044. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Rt U E over ST Francis Rvr built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Rt U E over ST Francis Rvr 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 U E over ST Francis Rvr carry?
About 488 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Rt U E over ST Francis Rvr?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Rt U E over ST Francis Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.