US Bridges

NW Sale Barn RD over Brushy CR

Good

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 7 T 57 N R 29 W · Structure no. 32744

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Sale Barn RD over Brushy CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW Sale Barn RD over Brushy CR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNW Sale Barn RD
CrossesBrushy CR
LocationS 7 T 57 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates39.76059, -94.18612
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic58 by 2044
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 NW Sale Barn RD over Brushy CR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW Sale Barn RD over Brushy 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 2023.

How much traffic does NW Sale Barn RD over Brushy CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NW Sale Barn RD over Brushy CR?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns NW Sale Barn RD over Brushy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.