US Bridges

Rt C E over Brush CR Br

Fair

Laclede County, Missouri · S 24 T 33 N R 17 W · Structure no. 7879

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
357
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt C E over Brush CR Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt C E over Brush CR Br in Laclede County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 357 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 536 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesRt C E
CrossesBrush CR Br
LocationS 24 T 33 N R 17 W
RouteState Highway 0C
CountyLaclede County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.55483, -92.74708
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic357 (2024)
Projected traffic536 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 C E over Brush CR Br built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt C E over Brush CR Br 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Rt C E over Brush CR Br carry?

About 357 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rt C E over Brush CR Br?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt C E over Brush CR Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.