US Bridges

Rt H E over South Fk Big Brush

Good

Carter County, Missouri · S 4 T 27 N R 2 E · Structure no. 29334

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
249 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H E over South Fk Big Brush is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt H E over South Fk Big Brush in Carter County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2044. The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRt H E
CrossesSouth Fk Big Brush
LocationS 4 T 27 N R 2 E
RouteState Highway 0H
Coordinates37.01841, -90.85391
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length249 ft (76 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic280 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 H E over South Fk Big Brush built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt H E over South Fk Big Brush 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rt H E over South Fk Big Brush carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt H E over South Fk Big Brush?

The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H E over South Fk Big Brush?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.