US Bridges

Is 35 S over Bracken Br

Fair

Harrison County, Missouri · S 20 T 66 N R 27 W · Structure no. 1977

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,191
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 35 S over Bracken Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Is 35 S over Bracken Br in Harrison County, Missouri. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 6 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 15,191 vehicles a day, roughly 57% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,901 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 35 S
CrossesBracken Br
LocationS 20 T 66 N R 27 W
RouteInterstate 35
CountyHarrison County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.50339, -93.96664
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,191 (2024)
Projected traffic31,901 by 2044
Trucks57%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Is 35 S over Bracken Br built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 35 S over Bracken Br 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Is 35 S over Bracken Br carry?

About 15,191 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 57% are trucks.

How long is Is 35 S over Bracken Br?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Is 35 S over Bracken Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.