US Bridges

Rt P S over Little Brush CR

Fair

Crawford County, Missouri · S 8 T 39 N R 4 W · Structure no. 7628

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
203
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt P S over Little Brush CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt P S over Little Brush CR in Crawford County, Missouri. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 203 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 284 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesRt P S
CrossesLittle Brush CR
LocationS 8 T 39 N R 4 W
RouteState Highway 0P
Coordinates38.12188, -91.38384
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic203 (2024)
Projected traffic284 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 P S over Little Brush CR built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt P S over Little 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rt P S over Little Brush CR carry?

About 203 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rt P S over Little Brush CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rt P S over Little Brush CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.