US Bridges

Rutz RD over Brush CR

FairPosted for load

Crawford County, Missouri · S 24 T 40 N R 5 W · Structure no. 12507

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rutz RD over Brush CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rutz RD over Brush CR in Crawford County, Missouri. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRutz RD
CrossesBrush CR
LocationS 24 T 40 N R 5 W
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyCrawford County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.19012, -91.42442
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11.9 US tons
Inventory rating6.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic42 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$399,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rutz RD over Brush CR built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rutz RD 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Rutz RD over Brush CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rutz RD over Brush CR?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Rutz RD over Brush CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.