US Bridges

NW Center RD over Br of Brushy CR

Fair

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 9 T 57 N R 29 W · Structure no. 12564

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Center RD over Br of Brushy CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW Center RD over Br of Brushy CR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 75 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNW Center RD
CrossesBr of Brushy CR
LocationS 9 T 57 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 14
Coordinates39.76442, -94.14838
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 NW Center RD over Br of Brushy CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is NW Center RD over Br of Brushy 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does NW Center RD over Br of Brushy CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NW Center RD over Br of Brushy CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns NW Center RD over Br of Brushy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.