US Bridges

Calvey CR RD over Brady CR

PoorPosted for load

Franklin County, Missouri · S 15 T 42 N R 2 E · Structure no. 20828

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calvey CR RD over Brady CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Calvey CR RD over Brady CR in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCalvey CR RD
CrossesBrady CR
LocationS 15 T 42 N R 2 E
RouteCounty Highway 277
Coordinates38.38249, -90.78029
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating20.8 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic270 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$366,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Calvey CR RD over Brady CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Calvey CR RD over Brady 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 2025.

How much traffic does Calvey CR RD over Brady CR carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Calvey CR RD over Brady CR?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Calvey CR RD over Brady CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.