US Bridges

Excelsior RD over Big Br of Boeuf CR

Fair

Franklin County, Missouri · S 18 T 44 N R 3 W · Structure no. 12907

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Excelsior RD over Big Br of Boeuf CR is a concrete culvert carrying Excelsior RD over Big Br of Boeuf CR in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesExcelsior RD
CrossesBig Br of Boeuf CR
LocationS 18 T 44 N R 3 W
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyFranklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.56144, -91.2989
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic270 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 Excelsior RD over Big Br of Boeuf CR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Excelsior RD over Big Br of Boeuf 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Excelsior RD over Big Br of Boeuf CR carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Excelsior RD over Big Br of Boeuf CR?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Excelsior RD over Big Br of Boeuf CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.