US Bridges

County RD 247 over Bonne Femme CR

Fair

Howard County, Missouri · S 5 T 51 N R 15 W · Structure no. 13041

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 247 over Bonne Femme CR is a concrete culvert carrying County RD 247 over Bonne Femme CR in Howard 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 247
CrossesBonne Femme CR
LocationS 5 T 51 N R 15 W
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyHoward County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.24468, -92.63274
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic44 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 County RD 247 over Bonne Femme CR built?

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

What condition is County RD 247 over Bonne Femme CR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 247 over Bonne Femme CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 247 over Bonne Femme CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns County RD 247 over Bonne Femme CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.