US Bridges

Butcher Br RD over Trib of Dry CR

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 12 T 40 N R 3 E · Structure no. 20624

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,050
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butcher Br RD over Trib of Dry CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Butcher Br RD over Trib of Dry CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 42 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesButcher Br RD
CrossesTrib of Dry CR
LocationS 12 T 40 N R 3 E
RouteCounty Highway 261
Coordinates38.21406, -90.62625
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2023)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Butcher Br RD over Trib of Dry CR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

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

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Butcher Br RD over Trib of Dry CR?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Butcher Br RD over Trib of Dry CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.