US Bridges

Rt H S over Br of Brush CR

Fair

Cooper County, Missouri · S 3 T 45 N R 16 W · Structure no. 6815

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,164
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H S over Br of Brush CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt H S over Br of Brush CR in Cooper County, Missouri. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 1,164 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,571 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesRt H S
CrossesBr of Brush CR
LocationS 3 T 45 N R 16 W
RouteState Highway 0H
CountyCooper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.6837, -92.67218
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,164 (2024)
Projected traffic1,571 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt H S over Br of Brush CR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt H S over Br of 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Rt H S over Br of Brush CR carry?

About 1,164 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt H S over Br of Brush CR?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H S over Br of Brush CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.