US Bridges

Red Bird RD over Bourbeuse Rvr

FairPosted for load

Gasconade County, Missouri · S 23 T 40 N R 6 W · Structure no. 18924

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Bird RD over Bourbeuse Rvr is a concrete continuous slab carrying Red Bird RD over Bourbeuse Rvr in Gasconade County, Missouri. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRed Bird RD
CrossesBourbeuse Rvr
LocationS 23 T 40 N R 6 W
RouteCounty Highway 204
CountyGasconade County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.18864, -91.56314
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating6.9 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadOther
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic36 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$399,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Bird RD over Bourbeuse Rvr built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Bird RD over Bourbeuse Rvr 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Red Bird RD over Bourbeuse Rvr carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Red Bird RD over Bourbeuse Rvr?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Red Bird RD over Bourbeuse Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.