US Bridges

Mo 47 S over Buescher CR

Fair

Warren County, Missouri · S 10 T 45 N R 2 W · Structure no. 5044

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,270
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 47 S over Buescher CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 47 S over Buescher CR in Warren County, Missouri. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 2,270 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,540 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 47 S
CrossesBuescher CR
LocationS 10 T 45 N R 2 W
RouteState Highway 47
CountyWarren County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.67141, -91.12227
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,270 (2024)
Projected traffic4,540 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Mo 47 S over Buescher CR built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 47 S over Buescher 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 47 S over Buescher CR carry?

About 2,270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mo 47 S over Buescher CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 47 S over Buescher CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.