US Bridges

Mo 68 E over Bourbeuse Rvr

Fair

Phelps County, Missouri · S 12 T 38 N R 7 W · Structure no. 5711

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,868
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 68 E over Bourbeuse Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 68 E over Bourbeuse Rvr in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 60 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 6 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 2,868 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,589 by 2044. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 68 E
CrossesBourbeuse Rvr
LocationS 12 T 38 N R 7 W
RouteState Highway 68
CountyPhelps County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.03413, -91.64593
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,868 (2024)
Projected traffic4,589 by 2044
Trucks18%
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 Mo 68 E over Bourbeuse Rvr built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Mo 68 E 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 68 E over Bourbeuse Rvr carry?

About 2,868 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Mo 68 E over Bourbeuse Rvr?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 68 E over Bourbeuse Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.