US Bridges

County RD 1053 over Brushy Br

Fair

Callaway County, Missouri · S 14 T 49 N R 7 W · Structure no. 29458

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 1053 over Brushy Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 1053 over Brushy Br in Callaway County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 1053
CrossesBrushy Br
LocationS 14 T 49 N R 7 W
RouteCounty Highway 1053
CountyCallaway County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.02075, -91.65975
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks10%
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

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 County RD 1053 over Brushy Br built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 1053 over Brushy Br 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 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 1053 over Brushy Br carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 1053 over Brushy Br?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 1053 over Brushy Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.