US Bridges

Rp DR Martin Luthe over Brush CR

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 28 T 49 N R 33 W · Structure no. 4039

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
560 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,017
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rp DR Martin Luthe over Brush CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rp DR Martin Luthe over Brush CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 4,017 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,423 by 2044. The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRp DR Martin Luthe
CrossesBrush CR
LocationS 28 T 49 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.04161, -94.55879
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length560 ft (170.7 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,017 (2024)
Projected traffic5,423 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Rp DR Martin Luthe over Brush CR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rp DR Martin Luthe over Brush 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rp DR Martin Luthe over Brush CR carry?

About 4,017 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rp DR Martin Luthe over Brush CR?

The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Rp DR Martin Luthe over Brush CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.