US Bridges

Is 44 E over Br of Bourbeuse Rv

Poor

Franklin County, Missouri · S 13 T 42 N R 1 W · Structure no. 6226

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,909
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 1949 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 76 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 36,909 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,509 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 44 E
CrossesBr of Bourbeuse Rv
LocationS 13 T 42 N R 1 W
RouteInterstate 44
CountyFranklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.3695, -90.97342
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 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 traffic36,909 (2024)
Projected traffic77,509 by 2044
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 44 E over Br of Bourbeuse Rv built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is Is 44 E over Br of Bourbeuse Rv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

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

About 36,909 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 29 ft (8.9 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.