US Bridges

Rt H S over Bois Brule CR

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 7 T 42 N R 12 W · Structure no. 8217

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
563
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H S over Bois Brule CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt H S over Bois Brule CR in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 62 years old, older 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 563 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 901 by 2044. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRt H S
CrossesBois Brule CR
LocationS 7 T 42 N R 12 W
RouteState Highway 0H
Coordinates38.40294, -92.29366
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic563 (2024)
Projected traffic901 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt H S over Bois Brule CR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Rt H S over Bois Brule CR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rt H S over Bois Brule CR carry?

About 563 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rt H S over Bois Brule CR?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H S over Bois Brule CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.