US Bridges

US 50 E over Bourbeuse Rvr Ovrf

Fair

Franklin County, Missouri · S 26 T 43 N R 1 W · Structure no. 3323

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
206 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
35,362
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 E over Bourbeuse Rvr Ovrf is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 E over Bourbeuse Rvr Ovrf 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 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 35,362 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,188 by 2044. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 50 E
CrossesBourbeuse Rvr Ovrf
LocationS 26 T 43 N R 1 W
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.44346, -90.99248
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Ovrf 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 Ovrf 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 October 2023.

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

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

How long is US 50 E over Bourbeuse Rvr Ovrf?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 E over Bourbeuse Rvr Ovrf?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.