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NW College DR over Br of Brushy CR

Good

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 5 T 57 N R 29 W · Structure no. 37116

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW College DR over Br of Brushy CR is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying NW College DR over Br of Brushy CR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNW College DR
CrossesBr of Brushy CR
LocationS 5 T 57 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyCaldwell County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.78834, -94.18485
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 College DR over Br of Brushy CR built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW College 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does NW College DR over Br of Brushy CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NW College DR over Br of Brushy CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns NW College DR over Br of Brushy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.