US Bridges

High Point RD over Brush CR

PoorPosted for load

Crawford County, Missouri · S 26 T 40 N R 5 W · Structure no. 12553

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

About this bridge

High Point RD over Brush CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying High Point 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 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. 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 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHigh Point RD
CrossesBrush CR
LocationS 26 T 40 N R 5 W
RouteCounty Highway 13
Coordinates38.17727, -91.44769
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating11.9 US tons
Inventory rating6.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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$344,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was High Point RD over Brush CR built?

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

What condition is High Point RD 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does High Point RD over Brush CR carry?

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

How long is High Point RD over Brush CR?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns High Point RD over Brush CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.