US Bridges

California DR over Brush CR

Fair

Cooper County, Missouri · S 2 T 45 N R 16 W · Structure no. 29463

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

California DR over Brush CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying California DR over Brush CR in Cooper County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2044. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCalifornia DR
CrossesBrush CR
LocationS 2 T 45 N R 16 W
RouteCounty Highway 340
CountyCooper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.68197, -92.65375
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic130 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 California DR over Brush CR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is California DR over Brush CR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does California DR over Brush CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is California DR over Brush CR?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns California DR over Brush CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.