US Bridges

Brown School RD over Unknown Br

Good

Lafayette County, Missouri · S 14 T 51 N R 25 W · Structure no. 32312

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brown School RD over Unknown Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brown School RD over Unknown Br in Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 163 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBrown School RD
CrossesUnknown Br
LocationS 14 T 51 N R 25 W
RouteCounty Highway 225
Coordinates39.2231, -93.62514
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic163 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brown School RD over Unknown Br built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brown School RD over Unknown Br 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 Brown School RD over Unknown Br carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Brown School RD over Unknown Br?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Brown School RD over Unknown Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.