US Bridges

W Brazito RD over Clark Fk Br

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 26 T 43 N R 13 W · Structure no. 16753

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Brazito RD over Clark Fk Br is a concrete culvert carrying W Brazito RD over Clark Fk Br in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW Brazito RD
CrossesClark Fk Br
LocationS 26 T 43 N R 13 W
RouteCounty Highway 131
CountyCole County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.44661, -92.33564
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic340 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 W Brazito RD over Clark Fk Br built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Brazito RD over Clark Fk Br 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does W Brazito RD over Clark Fk Br carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W Brazito RD over Clark Fk Br?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns W Brazito RD over Clark Fk Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.