US Bridges

Rt B S over Bourbeuse River

Good

Phelps County, Missouri · S 4 T 39 N R 6 W · Structure no. 35756

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
356 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
496
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B S over Bourbeuse River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rt B S over Bourbeuse River in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 496 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 744 by 2044. The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesRt B S
CrossesBourbeuse River
LocationS 4 T 39 N R 6 W
RouteState Highway 0B
Coordinates38.14717, -91.58089
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length356 ft (108.5 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic496 (2024)
Projected traffic744 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt B S over Bourbeuse River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt B S over Bourbeuse River 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 Rt B S over Bourbeuse River carry?

About 496 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt B S over Bourbeuse River?

The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B S over Bourbeuse River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.