US Bridges

Rt U E over Bonne Femme CR

Fair

Howard County, Missouri · S 28 T 52 N R 15 W · Structure no. 7149

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt U E over Bonne Femme CR is a concrete culvert carrying Rt U E over Bonne Femme CR in Howard County, Missouri. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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 74 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 93 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesRt U E
CrossesBonne Femme CR
LocationS 28 T 52 N R 15 W
RouteState Highway 0U
Coordinates39.27785, -92.5992
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2024)
Projected traffic93 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt U E over Bonne Femme CR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt U E 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rt U E over Bonne Femme CR carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt U E over Bonne Femme CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rt U E over Bonne Femme CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.