US Bridges

Rt W E over Bonne Femme CR

FairPosted for load

Howard County, Missouri · S 18 T 50 N R 15 W · Structure no. 7387

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
654
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt W E over Bonne Femme CR is a concrete slab carrying Rt W E over Bonne Femme CR in Howard County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 65 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 654 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 818 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesRt W E
CrossesBonne Femme CR
LocationS 18 T 50 N R 15 W
RouteState Highway 0W
CountyHoward County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.13015, -92.65784
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic654 (2024)
Projected traffic818 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 W E over Bonne Femme CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Rt W 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 W E over Bonne Femme CR carry?

About 654 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt W E over Bonne Femme CR?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt W E over Bonne Femme CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.