US Bridges

Bois Brule RD over Trib of Bois Brule

Good

Cole County, Missouri · S 23 T 42 N R 13 W · Structure no. 18856

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bois Brule RD over Trib of Bois Brule is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Bois Brule RD over Trib of Bois Brule in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBois Brule RD
CrossesTrib of Bois Brule
LocationS 23 T 42 N R 13 W
RouteCounty Highway 207
Coordinates38.37414, -92.32043
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic255 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bois Brule RD over Trib of Bois Brule built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bois Brule RD over Trib of Bois Brule 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Bois Brule RD over Trib of Bois Brule carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bois Brule RD over Trib of Bois Brule?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bois Brule RD over Trib of Bois Brule?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.