US Bridges

US 71 N over Br of Brush CR

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 3 T 48 N R 33 W · Structure no. 4263

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
91,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71 N over Br of Brush CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 71 N over Br of Brush CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 91,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 123,525 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 71 N
CrossesBr of Brush CR
LocationS 3 T 48 N R 33 W
RouteU.S. Route 71
Coordinates39.04213, -94.55932
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91,500 (2024)
Projected traffic123,525 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 US 71 N over Br of Brush CR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 71 N over Br of Brush 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 71 N over Br of Brush CR carry?

About 91,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 71 N over Br of Brush CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US 71 N over Br of Brush CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.