US Bridges

Brush Crk RD over Brush CR

Good

Franklin County, Missouri · S 29 T 42 N R 1 E · Structure no. 28692

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brush Crk RD over Brush CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brush Crk RD over Brush CR in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesBrush Crk RD
CrossesBrush CR
LocationS 29 T 42 N R 1 E
RouteCounty Highway 249
Coordinates38.35456, -90.94242
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Brush Crk RD over Brush CR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brush Crk RD over Brush CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Brush Crk RD over Brush CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brush Crk RD over Brush CR?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Brush Crk RD over Brush CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.