US Bridges

Enke RD over Bourbeuse Rvr

Good

Gasconade County, Missouri · S 2 T 40 N R 5 W · Structure no. 18298

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
227 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Enke RD over Bourbeuse Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Enke RD over Bourbeuse Rvr in Gasconade County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEnke RD
CrossesBourbeuse Rvr
LocationS 2 T 40 N R 5 W
RouteCounty Highway 181
Coordinates38.2345, -91.45667
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Enke RD over Bourbeuse Rvr built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Enke RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Enke RD over Bourbeuse Rvr carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Enke RD over Bourbeuse Rvr?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Enke RD over Bourbeuse Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.