US Bridges

Rt H S over Bourbeuse Rvr

Good

Franklin County, Missouri · S 2 T 41 N R 4 W · Structure no. 8401

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
414 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
758
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H S over Bourbeuse Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt H S over Bourbeuse Rvr in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 60 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 758 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2044. The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesRt H S
CrossesBourbeuse Rvr
LocationS 2 T 41 N R 4 W
RouteState Highway 0H
Coordinates38.3181, -91.33254
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length414 ft (126.2 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic758 (2024)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Rt H S over Bourbeuse Rvr built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Rt H S over Bourbeuse Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Rt H S over Bourbeuse Rvr carry?

About 758 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt H S over Bourbeuse Rvr?

The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H S over Bourbeuse Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.