US Bridges

Butcher Branch RD over Butcher Br

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 7 T 40 N R 4 E · Structure no. 34699

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,050
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butcher Branch RD over Butcher Br is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Butcher Branch RD over Butcher Br in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesButcher Branch RD
CrossesButcher Br
LocationS 7 T 40 N R 4 E
RouteCounty Highway 261
CountyJefferson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.21417, -90.62133
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 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 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 Branch RD over Butcher Br built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butcher Branch RD over Butcher Br 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 Branch RD over Butcher Br carry?

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

How long is Butcher Branch RD over Butcher Br?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Butcher Branch RD over Butcher Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.