US Bridges

Butts RD over Courtois CR

Fair

Crawford County, Missouri · S 20 T 38 N R 2 W · Structure no. 17703

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butts RD over Courtois CR is a concrete slab carrying Butts RD over Courtois CR in Crawford County, Missouri. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesButts RD
CrossesCourtois CR
LocationS 20 T 38 N R 2 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCrawford County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.99226, -91.16525
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic46 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Butts RD over Courtois CR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butts RD over Courtois CR 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 Butts RD over Courtois CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Butts RD over Courtois CR?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Butts RD over Courtois CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.