US Bridges

Butched RD over Black CR

Good

Cass County, Missouri · S 28 T 43 N R 31 W · Structure no. 24766

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butched RD over Black CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Butched RD over Black CR in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 95 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesButched RD
CrossesBlack CR
LocationS 28 T 43 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 548
Coordinates38.50137, -94.3625
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic192 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Butched RD over Black CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Butched RD over Black CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Butched RD over Black CR carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Butched RD over Black CR?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Butched RD over Black CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.