US Bridges

North Bend ST over Bourbeuse Rvr

Fair

Franklin County, Missouri · S 34 T 43 N R 1 W · Structure no. 16991

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
390 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

North Bend ST over Bourbeuse Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Bend ST over Bourbeuse Rvr in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,080 by 2043. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Bend ST
CrossesBourbeuse Rvr
LocationS 34 T 43 N R 1 W
RouteCounty Highway 139
CountyFranklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.43191, -91.01977
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic2,080 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 North Bend ST over Bourbeuse Rvr built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Bend ST over Bourbeuse Rvr 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does North Bend ST over Bourbeuse Rvr carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North Bend ST over Bourbeuse Rvr?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns North Bend ST over Bourbeuse Rvr?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.