US Bridges

SW1521 over Brushy CR

FairPosted for load

Henry County, Missouri · S 29 T 41 N R 28 W · Structure no. 21162

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW1521 over Brushy CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW1521 over Brushy CR in Henry County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSW1521
CrossesBrushy CR
LocationS 29 T 41 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 292
CountyHenry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.31821, -94.03821
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic42 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SW1521 over Brushy CR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW1521 over Brushy 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SW1521 over Brushy CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SW1521 over Brushy CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns SW1521 over Brushy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.