US Bridges

Internatonal over Busch CR

Fair

Franklin County, Missouri · S 24 T 44 N R 1 W · Structure no. 23965

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Internatonal over Busch CR is a concrete culvert carrying Internatonal over Busch CR in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesInternatonal
CrossesBusch CR
LocationS 24 T 44 N R 1 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.54166, -90.98736
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Internatonal over Busch CR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Internatonal over Busch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Internatonal over Busch CR carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Internatonal over Busch CR?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Internatonal over Busch CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.