US Bridges

Fort Lyon Ave over Brush CR

Good

Benton County, Missouri · S 19 T 42 N R 23 W · Structure no. 35757

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fort Lyon Ave over Brush CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Fort Lyon Ave over Brush CR in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFort Lyon Ave
CrossesBrush CR
LocationS 19 T 42 N R 23 W
RouteCounty Highway 106
Coordinates38.41236, -93.49939
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic36 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fort Lyon Ave over Brush CR built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fort Lyon Ave 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Fort Lyon Ave over Brush CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fort Lyon Ave over Brush CR?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Fort Lyon Ave over Brush CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.