US Bridges

US 50 E over Bourbeuse Rvr

Fair

Franklin County, Missouri · S 26 T 43 N R 1 W · Structure no. 3267

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
336 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,362
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 E over Bourbeuse Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 E over Bourbeuse Rvr in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 41 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 35,362 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,188 by 2044. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 50 E
CrossesBourbeuse Rvr
LocationS 26 T 43 N R 1 W
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyFranklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.44427, -90.99501
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,362 (2024)
Projected traffic67,188 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 50 E over Bourbeuse Rvr built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is US 50 E 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 50 E over Bourbeuse Rvr carry?

About 35,362 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 50 E over Bourbeuse Rvr?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 E over Bourbeuse Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.