US Bridges

Calvey CR RD over Brady CR

Fair

Franklin County, Missouri · S 23 T 42 N R 2 E · Structure no. 20842

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calvey CR RD over Brady CR is a steel culvert carrying Calvey CR RD over Brady CR in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCalvey CR RD
CrossesBrady CR
LocationS 23 T 42 N R 2 E
RouteCounty Highway 277
Coordinates38.36703, -90.77752
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Calvey CR RD over Brady CR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Calvey CR RD over Brady 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 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 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Calvey CR RD over Brady CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.