US Bridges

Rt H E over Big Brushy CR

Good

Carter County, Missouri · S 7 T 27 N R 3 E · Structure no. 29339

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

About this bridge

Rt H E over Big Brushy CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt H E over Big Brushy CR 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 7 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 428 ft (130.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRt H E
CrossesBig Brushy CR
LocationS 7 T 27 N R 3 E
RouteState Highway 0H
Coordinates37.00937, -90.76989
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length428 ft (130.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 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 Big Brushy CR built?

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

What condition is Rt H E over Big Brushy CR 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 Big Brushy CR carry?

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

How long is Rt H E over Big Brushy CR?

The structure is 428 ft (130.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H E over Big Brushy CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.