US Bridges

Rt Zz E over Butler CR

Fair

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 34 T 27 N R 25 W · Structure no. 1492

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,119
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Zz E over Butler CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Zz E over Butler CR in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 3,119 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,523 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesRt Zz E
CrossesButler CR
LocationS 34 T 27 N R 25 W
RouteState Highway 0ZZ
Coordinates37.00336, -93.65429
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,119 (2024)
Projected traffic4,523 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Rt Zz E over Butler CR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Zz E over Butler 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Zz E over Butler CR carry?

About 3,119 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rt Zz E over Butler CR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Zz E over Butler CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.