US Bridges

E 280 Ave over Brush CR

PoorPosted for load

Harrison County, Missouri · S 1 T 65 N R 27 W · Structure no. 18336

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 280 Ave over Brush CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 280 Ave over Brush CR in Harrison County, Missouri. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 115 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 3 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesE 280 Ave
CrossesBrush CR
LocationS 1 T 65 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 182
Coordinates40.46864, -93.89979
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$344,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 280 Ave over Brush CR built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is E 280 Ave over Brush 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does E 280 Ave over Brush CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E 280 Ave over Brush CR?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns E 280 Ave over Brush CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.