US Bridges

Birch ST over Brush CR

Good

Chariton County, Missouri · S 5 T 56 N R 18 W · Structure no. 15478

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Birch ST over Brush CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Birch ST over Brush CR in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesBirch ST
CrossesBrush CR
LocationS 5 T 56 N R 18 W
RouteCounty Highway 95
Coordinates39.69999, -92.83505
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic44 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Birch ST over Brush CR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Birch ST over Brush 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Birch ST over Brush CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Birch ST over Brush CR?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Birch ST over Brush CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.