US Bridges

Butcher Br RD over Trib of Butcher CR

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 7 T 40 N R 4 E · Structure no. 20626

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
848
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butcher Br RD over Trib of Butcher CR is a concrete culvert carrying Butcher Br RD over Trib of Butcher CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 848 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,696 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesButcher Br RD
CrossesTrib of Butcher CR
LocationS 7 T 40 N R 4 E
RouteCounty Highway 261
CountyJefferson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.21858, -90.61781
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic848 (2023)
Projected traffic1,696 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Butcher CR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

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

About 848 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

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

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Butcher Br RD over Trib of Butcher CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.