Butler County Bridge Report Card
Butler County scores 83 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Butler County, Missouri
Butler County has 229 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 17 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 7.4% is at or below the 8.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 13,312 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Butler County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 83/100 (B). The county has 229 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 17 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 13,312 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 7.4% | 14.8 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.3% of measured traffic | 1.7 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.4% | 0.9 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 42 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 578,616 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 7.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 8.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.4% |
| Average Bridge Age | 42 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 13,312 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Butler County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US 67 S over Black Rvr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,562 | 1976 |
| Bu 67 N over Pike CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,065 | 1960 |
| Mo 158 E over Craven Drain Dtch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,390 | 1937 |
| RT Aa S over Drain Dtch No 1 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,119 | 1948 |
| RT Aa S over Drain Dtch No 10 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,119 | 1948 |
| RT U E over ST Francis Rvr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 488 | 1970 |
| Mo 142 E over Cane CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 407 | 1932 |
| County RD 450 over Pike CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 300 | 1979 |
| Rp Us60e To Us67n over US 67 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 163 | 1970 |
| RT Ee S over Cane CR Ovrfl | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 138 | 1960 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.