US Bridges

W Bolen Ave over Brush CR

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Missouri · S 5 T 52 N R 23 W · Structure no. 14595

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Bolen Ave over Brush CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Bolen Ave over Brush CR in Carroll County, Missouri. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesW Bolen Ave
CrossesBrush CR
LocationS 5 T 52 N R 23 W
RouteCounty Highway 71
CountyCarroll County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.35086, -93.4986
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic275 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$211,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Bolen Ave over Brush CR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Bolen Ave 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does W Bolen Ave over Brush CR carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W Bolen Ave over Brush CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns W Bolen Ave over Brush CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.