US Bridges

Rt Ab E over Brushy CR

PoorPosted for load

Benton County, Missouri · S 5 T 40 N R 20 W · Structure no. 8063

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
223
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ab E over Brushy CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Ab E over Brushy CR in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 223 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 357 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt Ab E
CrossesBrushy CR
LocationS 5 T 40 N R 20 W
RouteState Highway 0AB
Coordinates38.26767, -93.15371
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic223 (2024)
Projected traffic357 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$520,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Ab E over Brushy CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Ab E over Brushy CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Ab E over Brushy CR carry?

About 223 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ab E over Brushy CR?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ab E over Brushy CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.