US Bridges

Excelsior RD over Br of Boeuf CR

Good

Franklin County, Missouri · S 17 T 44 N R 3 W · Structure no. 12909

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Excelsior RD over Br of Boeuf CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Excelsior RD over Br of Boeuf CR in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesExcelsior RD
CrossesBr of Boeuf CR
LocationS 17 T 44 N R 3 W
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyFranklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.56678, -91.28695
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic180 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Br of Boeuf CR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Excelsior RD over Br of Boeuf CR?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Excelsior RD over Br of Boeuf CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.