US Bridges

314th ST over Br E Brushy CR

FairPosted for load

Daviess County, Missouri · S 22 T 60 N R 26 W · Structure no. 14836

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

314th ST over Br E Brushy CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 314th ST over Br E Brushy CR in Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 86 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries314th ST
CrossesBr E Brushy CR
LocationS 22 T 60 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 77
CountyDaviess County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.99146, -93.81363
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic86 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 314th ST over Br E Brushy CR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is 314th ST over Br E Brushy 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 314th ST over Br E Brushy CR carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 314th ST over Br E Brushy CR?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 314th ST over Br E Brushy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.