US Bridges

Rt Mm E over Butcher CR

Fair

Lincoln County, Missouri · S 15 T 48 N R 1 E · Structure no. 8329

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,268
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Mm E over Butcher CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Mm E over Butcher CR in Lincoln County, Missouri. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2,268 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,536 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt Mm E
CrossesButcher CR
LocationS 15 T 48 N R 1 E
RouteState Highway 0MM
Coordinates38.92596, -90.8936
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,268 (2024)
Projected traffic4,536 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Mm E over Butcher CR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Mm E over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Mm E over Butcher CR carry?

About 2,268 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt Mm E over Butcher CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Mm E over Butcher CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.