US Bridges

Rt W E over Brush Creek

Fair

Camden County, Missouri · S 10 T 37 N R 19 W · Structure no. 7398

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
548
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt W E over Brush Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt W E over Brush Creek in Camden County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 548 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,096 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt W E
CrossesBrush Creek
LocationS 10 T 37 N R 19 W
RouteState Highway 0W
Coordinates37.96557, -93.01048
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic548 (2024)
Projected traffic1,096 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 W E over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt W E over Brush Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rt W E over Brush Creek carry?

About 548 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rt W E over Brush Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt W E over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.