US Bridges

W Brazito RD over Trib of S Moreau C

Poor

Cole County, Missouri · S 29 T 43 N R 13 W · Structure no. 18006

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,033
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Brazito RD over Trib of S Moreau C is a concrete tee beam carrying W Brazito RD over Trib of S Moreau C in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,033 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,756 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesW Brazito RD
CrossesTrib of S Moreau C
LocationS 29 T 43 N R 13 W
RouteCounty Highway 169
Coordinates38.44344, -92.38937
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,033 (2024)
Projected traffic1,756 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$379,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Brazito RD over Trib of S Moreau C built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Brazito RD over Trib of S Moreau C 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does W Brazito RD over Trib of S Moreau C carry?

About 1,033 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W Brazito RD over Trib of S Moreau C?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns W Brazito RD over Trib of S Moreau C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.