US Bridges

Butcher Br RD over Dry CR

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 11 T 40 N R 3 E · Structure no. 20608

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
653
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butcher Br RD over Dry CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Butcher Br RD over Dry CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 653 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,306 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesButcher Br RD
CrossesDry CR
LocationS 11 T 40 N R 3 E
RouteCounty Highway 261
CountyJefferson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.21997, -90.65543
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic653 (2023)
Projected traffic1,306 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Butcher Br RD over Dry CR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Butcher Br RD over Dry 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 Butcher Br RD over Dry CR carry?

About 653 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Butcher Br RD over Dry CR?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Butcher Br RD over Dry CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.