US Bridges

US 50 W over Butchers CR

Good

Johnson County, Missouri · S 14 T 46 N R 27 W · Structure no. 33435

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,350
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 W over Butchers CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 W over Butchers CR in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,613 by 2044. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 50 W
CrossesButchers CR
LocationS 14 T 46 N R 27 W
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.79132, -93.86656
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,350 (2024)
Projected traffic14,613 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 50 W over Butchers CR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 W over Butchers CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does US 50 W over Butchers CR carry?

About 8,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 50 W over Butchers CR?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 W over Butchers CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.