US Bridges

Mikes Creek RD over Brush CR

PoorPosted for load

McDonald County, Missouri · S 14 T 22 N R 30 W · Structure no. 21007

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mikes Creek RD over Brush CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mikes Creek RD over Brush CR in McDonald County, Missouri. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMikes Creek RD
CrossesBrush CR
LocationS 14 T 22 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 285
Coordinates36.62925, -94.14733
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic38 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$327,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mikes Creek RD over Brush CR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Mikes Creek RD over Brush CR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Mikes Creek RD over Brush CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mikes Creek RD over Brush CR?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Mikes Creek RD over Brush CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.