US Bridges

County RD 424 over Branch of Brush CR

FairPosted for load

Livingston County, Missouri · S 15 T 56 N R 24 W · Structure no. 22830

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 424 over Branch of Brush CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County RD 424 over Branch of Brush CR in Livingston County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 95 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 424
CrossesBranch of Brush CR
LocationS 15 T 56 N R 24 W
RouteCounty Highway 376
CountyLivingston County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.65773, -93.57541
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$196,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 424 over Branch of Brush CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is County RD 424 over Branch of 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County RD 424 over Branch of Brush CR carry?

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

How long is County RD 424 over Branch of Brush CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 424 over Branch of Brush CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.