US Bridges

County RD 439 over Brancch of Brush C

Poor

Livingston County, Missouri · S 15 T 56 N R 24 W · Structure no. 22448

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 439 over Brancch of Brush C is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 439 over Brancch of Brush C in Livingston County, Missouri. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 439
CrossesBrancch of Brush C
LocationS 15 T 56 N R 24 W
RouteCounty Highway 356
CountyLivingston County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.66628, -93.57213
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$311,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 439 over Brancch of Brush C built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 439 over Brancch of Brush C in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does County RD 439 over Brancch of Brush C carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 439 over Brancch of Brush C?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 439 over Brancch of Brush C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.