US Bridges

County RD 2220 over Bourbeuse Rvr

Fair

Phelps County, Missouri · S 14 T 38 N R 7 W · Structure no. 14373

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 2220 over Bourbeuse Rvr is a concrete continuous slab carrying County RD 2220 over Bourbeuse Rvr in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 2220
CrossesBourbeuse Rvr
LocationS 14 T 38 N R 7 W
RouteCounty Highway 63
CountyPhelps County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.0123, -91.6585
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic130 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$260,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 2220 over Bourbeuse Rvr built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 2220 over Bourbeuse Rvr 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 2220 over Bourbeuse Rvr carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 2220 over Bourbeuse Rvr?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 2220 over Bourbeuse Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.