US Bridges

Rt C E over Brush CR

Good

Benton County, Missouri · S 30 T 42 N R 23 W · Structure no. 3071

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
275 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,175
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt C E over Brush CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt C E over Brush CR in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 51 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,175 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,480 by 2044. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesRt C E
CrossesBrush CR
LocationS 30 T 42 N R 23 W
RouteState Highway 0C
Coordinates38.39143, -93.50874
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,175 (2024)
Projected traffic3,480 by 2044
Trucks11%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt C E over Brush CR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Rt C E over Brush CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

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

About 2,175 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt C E over Brush CR?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt C E over Brush CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.