US Bridges

Rt C E over Bouyer CR

Fair

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 3062 T 37 N R 6 E · Structure no. 7549

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
751
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt C E over Bouyer CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt C E over Bouyer CR in St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 751 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,202 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

Location

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CarriesRt C E
CrossesBouyer CR
LocationS 3062 T 37 N R 6 E
RouteState Highway 0C
CountySt. Francois County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.92537, -90.41139
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic751 (2024)
Projected traffic1,202 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt C E over Bouyer CR built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt C E over Bouyer CR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rt C E over Bouyer CR carry?

About 751 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt C E over Bouyer CR?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rt C E over Bouyer CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.