US Bridges

N Ethyln RD 685 over Brushy Fk CR

Good

Lincoln County, Missouri · S 19 T 49 N R 2 E · Structure no. 34334

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Ethyln RD 685 over Brushy Fk CR is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N Ethyln RD 685 over Brushy Fk CR in Lincoln County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN Ethyln RD 685
CrossesBrushy Fk CR
LocationS 19 T 49 N R 2 E
RouteCounty Highway 240
Coordinates38.9994, -90.82657
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic320 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 N Ethyln RD 685 over Brushy Fk CR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Ethyln RD 685 over Brushy Fk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does N Ethyln RD 685 over Brushy Fk CR carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N Ethyln RD 685 over Brushy Fk CR?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns N Ethyln RD 685 over Brushy Fk CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.