US Bridges

Rt Mm S over J Buster Creek

Good

Miller County, Missouri · S 2 T 41 N R 14 W · Structure no. 33257

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
296
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Mm S over J Buster Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rt Mm S over J Buster Creek in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 296 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 548 by 2044. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRt Mm S
CrossesJ Buster Creek
LocationS 2 T 41 N R 14 W
RouteState Highway 0MM
Coordinates38.33931, -92.44364
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic296 (2024)
Projected traffic548 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Mm S over J Buster Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Mm S over J Buster Creek 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 Rt Mm S over J Buster Creek carry?

About 296 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt Mm S over J Buster Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Mm S over J Buster Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.