US Bridges

Locust Creek Ave over Big Brushy Creek

Good

Chariton County, Missouri · S 15 T 56 N R 21 W · Structure no. 35938

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Locust Creek Ave over Big Brushy Creek is a steel culvert carrying Locust Creek Ave over Big Brushy Creek in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLocust Creek Ave
CrossesBig Brushy Creek
LocationS 15 T 56 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 31
Coordinates39.66361, -93.24972
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic11 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Locust Creek Ave over Big Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Locust Creek Ave over Big Brushy Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Locust Creek Ave over Big Brushy Creek carry?

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

How long is Locust Creek Ave over Big Brushy Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Locust Creek Ave over Big Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.