US Bridges

Or 44 E over Br of Bourbeuse Rv

Good

Phelps County, Missouri · S 26 T 38 N R 7 W · Structure no. 3501

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,378
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 44 E over Br of Bourbeuse Rv is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 44 E over Br of Bourbeuse Rv in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 3,378 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,067 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 44 E
CrossesBr of Bourbeuse Rv
LocationS 26 T 38 N R 7 W
RouteState Highway 44
CountyPhelps County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.98961, -91.65527
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,378 (2024)
Projected traffic5,067 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Or 44 E over Br of Bourbeuse Rv built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 44 E over Br of Bourbeuse Rv 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Or 44 E over Br of Bourbeuse Rv carry?

About 3,378 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Or 44 E over Br of Bourbeuse Rv?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Or 44 E over Br of Bourbeuse Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.