Major Ave over Brushy Creek
PoorDaviess County, Missouri · S 1 T 59 N R 27 W · Structure no. 23729
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Major Ave over Brushy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Major Ave over Brushy Creek in Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 115 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.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Major Ave over Brushy Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Major Ave over Brushy Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Major Ave over Brushy Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Major Ave over Brushy Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Major Ave over Brushy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.