US Bridges

Rt F E over Brush CR

Fair

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 36 T 56 N R 28 W · Structure no. 6797

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt F E over Brush CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt F E over Brush CR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 69 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRt F E
CrossesBrush CR
LocationS 36 T 56 N R 28 W
RouteState Highway 0F
Coordinates39.61951, -93.98498
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic325 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt F E over Brush CR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Rt F E over Brush 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt F E over Brush CR carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt F E over Brush CR?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt F E over Brush CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.