US Bridges

Prairie Valley RD over Brush CR

Fair

Lafayette County, Missouri · S 11 T 49 N R 27 W · Structure no. 33340

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prairie Valley RD over Brush CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prairie Valley RD over Brush CR in Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPrairie Valley RD
CrossesBrush CR
LocationS 11 T 49 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 129
CountyLafayette County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.06302, -93.86188
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating92.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic46 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Prairie Valley RD over Brush CR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prairie Valley RD 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Prairie Valley RD over Brush CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Prairie Valley RD over Brush CR?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Prairie Valley RD over Brush CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.