US Bridges

NW Mill Creek DR over Br of Brushy CR

Good

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 22 T 57 N R 29 W · Structure no. 36396

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Mill Creek DR over Br of Brushy CR is a steel culvert carrying NW Mill Creek DR over Br of Brushy CR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNW Mill Creek DR
CrossesBr of Brushy CR
LocationS 22 T 57 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 270
CountyCaldwell County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.72919, -94.14447
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic12 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Mill Creek DR over Br of Brushy CR built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW Mill Creek DR over Br of 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 Mill Creek DR over Br of Brushy CR carry?

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

How long is NW Mill Creek DR over Br of Brushy CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns NW Mill Creek DR over Br of Brushy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.