US Bridges

Old HWY 100 over Dubois CR

PoorPosted for load

Franklin County, Missouri · S 1923 T 44 N R 1 W · Structure no. 23794

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 100 over Dubois CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Old HWY 100 over Dubois CR in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2043. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld HWY 100
CrossesDubois CR
LocationS 1923 T 44 N R 1 W
RouteCounty Highway 433
Coordinates38.54043, -90.97381
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 100 over Dubois CR built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 100 over Dubois 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Old HWY 100 over Dubois CR carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 100 over Dubois CR?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 100 over Dubois CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.