US Bridges

Denton Road over Brush Crk

Good

Franklin County, Missouri · S 13 T 43 N R 2 E · Structure no. 36842

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Denton Road over Brush Crk is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Denton Road over Brush Crk in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDenton Road
CrossesBrush Crk
LocationS 13 T 43 N R 2 E
RouteCity Street 329
Coordinates38.4739, -90.74694
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.2 US tons
Inventory rating81.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Denton Road over Brush Crk built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Denton Road over Brush Crk 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Denton Road over Brush Crk carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Denton Road over Brush Crk?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Denton Road over Brush Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.