US Bridges

Aulsbury Chapel RD over Bouyer CR

PoorPosted for load

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 3062 T 37 N R 6 E · Structure no. 13604

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aulsbury Chapel RD over Bouyer CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Aulsbury Chapel RD over Bouyer CR in St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesAulsbury Chapel RD
CrossesBouyer CR
LocationS 3062 T 37 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountySt. Francois County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.94211, -90.40843
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating4 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2023)
Projected traffic128 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$311,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Aulsbury Chapel RD over Bouyer CR built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aulsbury Chapel RD over Bouyer CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Aulsbury Chapel RD over Bouyer CR carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Aulsbury Chapel RD over Bouyer CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Aulsbury Chapel RD over Bouyer CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.