US Bridges

Bieker RD over Busch CR

Fair

Franklin County, Missouri · S 26 T 44 N R 1 W · Structure no. 23966

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bieker RD over Busch CR is a concrete culvert carrying Bieker RD over Busch CR in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBieker RD
CrossesBusch CR
LocationS 26 T 44 N R 1 W
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyFranklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.53351, -91.00431
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,280 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

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 Bieker RD over Busch CR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bieker RD 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 Bieker RD over Busch CR carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bieker RD over Busch CR?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m).

Who owns Bieker RD over Busch CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.