US Bridges

Mo 158 E over Craven Drain Dtch

PoorPosted for load

Butler County, Missouri · S 5 T 23 N R 6 E · Structure no. 9024

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,390
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 158 E over Craven Drain Dtch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 158 E over Craven Drain Dtch in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 3 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 1,390 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,085 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesMo 158 E
CrossesCraven Drain Dtch
LocationS 5 T 23 N R 6 E
RouteState Highway 158
Coordinates36.66311, -90.43918
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,390 (2024)
Projected traffic2,085 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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$852,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 158 E over Craven Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 158 E over Craven Drain Dtch 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 Mo 158 E over Craven Drain Dtch carry?

About 1,390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mo 158 E over Craven Drain Dtch?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 158 E over Craven Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.