US Bridges

Nickel Ave over Brushy CR

Poor

Daviess County, Missouri · S 2 T 59 N R 27 W · Structure no. 23911

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nickel Ave over Brushy CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nickel Ave over Brushy CR in Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNickel Ave
CrossesBrushy CR
LocationS 2 T 59 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 443
CountyDaviess County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.94658, -93.89312
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic29 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$396,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nickel Ave over Brushy CR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nickel Ave over Brushy 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Nickel Ave over Brushy CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nickel Ave over Brushy CR?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Nickel Ave over Brushy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.