US Bridges

Utz RD over Brush CR

Fair

Chariton County, Missouri · S 33 T 54 N R 20 W · Structure no. 21752

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Utz RD over Brush CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Utz RD over Brush CR in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 60 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUtz RD
CrossesBrush CR
LocationS 33 T 54 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 322
Coordinates39.44783, -93.15548
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic22 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Utz RD over Brush CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Utz RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Utz RD over Brush CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Utz RD over Brush CR?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Utz RD over Brush CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.