US Bridges

Butterfield Stage over Blythe Creek

Good

Miller County, Missouri · S 12 T 42 N R 15 W · Structure no. 36469

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
155 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butterfield Stage over Blythe Creek is a concrete continuous channel beam carrying Butterfield Stage over Blythe Creek in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 111 by 2043. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesButterfield Stage
CrossesBlythe Creek
LocationS 12 T 42 N R 15 W
RouteCounty Highway 24
Coordinates38.40994, -92.52607
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2023)
Projected traffic111 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Butterfield Stage over Blythe Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butterfield Stage over Blythe 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Butterfield Stage over Blythe Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Butterfield Stage over Blythe Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Butterfield Stage over Blythe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.