US Bridges

Frenchmans Bluff over Cuivre Rvr

Good

Lincoln County, Missouri · S 18 T 49 N R 1 E · Structure no. 32153

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
276 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frenchmans Bluff over Cuivre Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frenchmans Bluff over Cuivre Rvr in Lincoln County, Missouri. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2043. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFrenchmans Bluff
CrossesCuivre Rvr
LocationS 18 T 49 N R 1 E
RouteCounty Highway 216
CountyLincoln County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.00509, -90.94629
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic240 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frenchmans Bluff over Cuivre Rvr built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frenchmans Bluff over Cuivre 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Frenchmans Bluff over Cuivre Rvr carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Frenchmans Bluff over Cuivre Rvr?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Frenchmans Bluff over Cuivre Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.