US Bridges

US 50 E over Butchers Br

Fair

Johnson County, Missouri · S 14 T 46 N R 27 W · Structure no. 967

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,203
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 E over Butchers Br is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 50 E over Butchers Br in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 9,203 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,105 by 2044. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 50 E
CrossesButchers Br
LocationS 14 T 46 N R 27 W
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyJohnson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.79134, -93.8669
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionDecember 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,203 (2024)
Projected traffic16,105 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 50 E over Butchers Br built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 E over Butchers 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 50 E over Butchers Br carry?

About 9,203 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 50 E over Butchers Br?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 E over Butchers Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.