US Bridges

Boeuf CR RD over Boeuf CR

PoorPosted for load

Franklin County, Missouri · S 16 T 44 N R 2 W · Structure no. 13776

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
190 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boeuf CR RD over Boeuf CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Boeuf CR RD over Boeuf CR in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 110 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBoeuf CR RD
CrossesBoeuf CR
LocationS 16 T 44 N R 2 W
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountyFranklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.57099, -91.1611
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic180 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boeuf CR RD over Boeuf CR built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Boeuf CR RD over Boeuf CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Boeuf CR RD over Boeuf CR carry?

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

How long is Boeuf CR RD over Boeuf CR?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Boeuf CR RD over Boeuf CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.