US Bridges

Rt Bb E over Brushy CR

Good

Iron County, Missouri · S 1 T 30 N R 3 E · Structure no. 8233

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
179
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Bb E over Brushy CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Bb E over Brushy CR in Iron County, Missouri. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 179 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt Bb E
CrossesBrushy CR
LocationS 1 T 30 N R 3 E
RouteState Highway 0BB
Coordinates37.29457, -90.70599
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2024)
Projected traffic251 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Rt Bb E over Brushy CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Bb E over Brushy CR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Bb E over Brushy CR carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt Bb E over Brushy CR?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Bb E over Brushy CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.