US Bridges

Old 210 HWY over Rush CR

PoorClosed to traffic

Clay County, Missouri · S 26 T 51 N R 31 W · Structure no. 19498

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
267
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old 210 HWY over Rush CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old 210 HWY over Rush CR in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 267 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 414 by 2044. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesOld 210 HWY
CrossesRush CR
LocationS 26 T 51 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 222
Coordinates39.20408, -94.35658
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic267 (2024)
Projected traffic414 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old 210 HWY over Rush CR built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old 210 HWY over Rush CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2021.

How much traffic does Old 210 HWY over Rush CR carry?

About 267 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old 210 HWY over Rush CR?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old 210 HWY over Rush CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.