US Bridges

Mo 19 S over Bourbeuse Rvr

Poor

Gasconade County, Missouri · S 11 T 40 N R 5 W · Structure no. 3663

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
398 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,121
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 19 S over Bourbeuse Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 19 S over Bourbeuse Rvr in Gasconade County, Missouri. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 3 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 2,121 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,182 by 2044. The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesMo 19 S
CrossesBourbeuse Rvr
LocationS 11 T 40 N R 5 W
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates38.22361, -91.44783
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length398 ft (121.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,121 (2024)
Projected traffic3,182 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 19 S over Bourbeuse Rvr built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 19 S over Bourbeuse Rvr 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 19 S over Bourbeuse Rvr carry?

About 2,121 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mo 19 S over Bourbeuse Rvr?

The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 19 S over Bourbeuse Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.