US Bridges

Brauer RD over Br of Indian CR

Fair

Benton County, Missouri · S 35 T 42 N R 21 W · Structure no. 17509

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brauer RD over Br of Indian CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Brauer RD over Br of Indian CR in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 73 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesBrauer RD
CrossesBr of Indian CR
LocationS 35 T 42 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 154
CountyBenton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.38048, -93.22053
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic73 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brauer RD over Br of Indian CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brauer RD over Br of Indian 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Brauer RD over Br of Indian CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Brauer RD over Br of Indian CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Brauer RD over Br of Indian CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.