US Bridges

NW Brethern Ch RD over Horse Creek Br

Good

Clinton County, Missouri · S 7 T 55 N R 31 W · Structure no. 33155

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Brethern Ch RD over Horse Creek Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW Brethern Ch RD over Horse Creek Br in Clinton County, Missouri. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNW Brethern Ch RD
CrossesHorse Creek Br
LocationS 7 T 55 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 333
Coordinates39.59595, -94.42418
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic58 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW Brethern Ch RD over Horse Creek Br built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW Brethern Ch RD over Horse Creek Br 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does NW Brethern Ch RD over Horse Creek Br carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NW Brethern Ch RD over Horse Creek Br?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns NW Brethern Ch RD over Horse Creek Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.