US Bridges

Mo 90 E over Butler CR

Fair

McDonald County, Missouri · S 15 T 21 N R 33 W · Structure no. 5068

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,411
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 90 E over Butler CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mo 90 E over Butler CR in McDonald County, Missouri. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 7,411 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,969 by 2044. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesMo 90 E
CrossesButler CR
LocationS 15 T 21 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 90
Coordinates36.54539, -94.48947
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,411 (2024)
Projected traffic12,969 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 90 E over Butler CR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 90 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 90 E over Butler CR carry?

About 7,411 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mo 90 E over Butler CR?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 90 E over Butler CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.