US Bridges

Bowen Cemetery RD over Bourbeuse Rvr

Good

Gasconade County, Missouri · S 25 T 40 N R 6 W · Structure no. 34527

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowen Cemetery RD over Bourbeuse Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bowen Cemetery RD over Bourbeuse Rvr in Gasconade County, Missouri. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2044. The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBowen Cemetery RD
CrossesBourbeuse Rvr
LocationS 25 T 40 N R 6 W
RouteCounty Highway 200
Coordinates38.16833, -91.54333
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2024)
Projected traffic54 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bowen Cemetery RD over Bourbeuse Rvr built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bowen Cemetery 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 Bowen Cemetery RD over Bourbeuse Rvr carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bowen Cemetery RD over Bourbeuse Rvr?

The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Bowen Cemetery RD over Bourbeuse Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.