US Bridges

Old 210 HWY over Rush CR

PoorPosted for load

Clay County, Missouri · S 18 T 51 N R 30 W · Structure no. 19499

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
3 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 1940, so it is 85 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 267 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 414 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesOld 210 HWY
CrossesRush CR
LocationS 18 T 51 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 226
Coordinates39.22865, -94.31705
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13.9 US tons
Inventory rating7.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic267 (2024)
Projected traffic414 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$545,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old 210 HWY over Rush CR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 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 2023.

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 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old 210 HWY over Rush CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.