US Bridges

Rt a E over Brush CR

PoorPosted for load

Cole County, Missouri · S 27 T 43 N R 14 W · Structure no. 8215

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
219 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
174
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt a E over Brush CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt a E over Brush CR in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 174 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2044. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesRt a E
CrossesBrush CR
LocationS 27 T 43 N R 14 W
RouteState Highway 0A
Coordinates38.44832, -92.4448
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174 (2024)
Projected traffic278 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt a E over Brush CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt a E over Brush 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rt a E over Brush CR carry?

About 174 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt a E over Brush CR?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt a E over Brush CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.