US Bridges

Bois Brule RD over Bois Brule Creek

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 23 T 42 N R 13 W · Structure no. 19019

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bois Brule RD over Bois Brule Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bois Brule RD over Bois Brule Creek in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBois Brule RD
CrossesBois Brule Creek
LocationS 23 T 42 N R 13 W
RouteCounty Highway 207
Coordinates38.37889, -92.33764
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic85 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bois Brule Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bois Brule RD over Bois Brule Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Bois Brule RD over Bois Brule Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bois Brule RD over Bois Brule Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bois Brule RD over Bois Brule Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.