US Bridges

Is 44 E over Br of Bourbeuse Rv

Fair

Franklin County, Missouri · S 8 T 42 N R 1 E · Structure no. 6097

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38,440
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 E over Br of Bourbeuse Rv is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Is 44 E over Br of Bourbeuse Rv in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 100 years old, older 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 38,440 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,724 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 44 E
CrossesBr of Bourbeuse Rv
LocationS 8 T 42 N R 1 E
RouteInterstate 44
Coordinates38.39267, -90.94089
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,440 (2024)
Projected traffic80,724 by 2044
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Is 44 E over Br of Bourbeuse Rv built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Is 44 E over Br of Bourbeuse Rv 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Is 44 E over Br of Bourbeuse Rv carry?

About 38,440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 E over Br of Bourbeuse Rv?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Is 44 E over Br of Bourbeuse Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.