US Bridges

SW350 over Brushy CR

Poor

Henry County, Missouri · S 29 T 41 N R 28 W · Structure no. 21222

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
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

SW350 over Brushy CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW350 over Brushy CR in Henry County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 4 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.

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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CarriesSW350
CrossesBrushy CR
LocationS 29 T 41 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 296
CountyHenry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.32248, -94.04226
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$211,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW350 over Brushy CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW350 over Brushy 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SW350 over Brushy CR carry?

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

How long is SW350 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 SW350 over Brushy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.