US Bridges

Mo 163 S over Bonne Femme Crk

Good

Boone County, Missouri · S 9 T 47 N R 12 W · Structure no. 36960

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,452
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 163 S over Bonne Femme Crk is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mo 163 S over Bonne Femme Crk in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 1,452 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,541 by 2044. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesMo 163 S
CrossesBonne Femme Crk
LocationS 9 T 47 N R 12 W
RouteState Highway 163
Coordinates38.86865, -92.27041
Functional classRural Major 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,452 (2024)
Projected traffic2,541 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Mo 163 S over Bonne Femme Crk built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 163 S over Bonne Femme Crk 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 163 S over Bonne Femme Crk carry?

About 1,452 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Mo 163 S over Bonne Femme Crk?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 163 S over Bonne Femme Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.