US Bridges

Raining RD over Brush CR

Fair

McDonald County, Missouri · S 12 T 21 N R 32 W · Structure no. 35251

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
146
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raining RD over Brush CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Raining RD over Brush CR in McDonald County, Missouri. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 146 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 219 by 2044. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesRaining RD
CrossesBrush CR
LocationS 12 T 21 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 449
CountyMcDonald County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.56242, -94.34531
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146 (2024)
Projected traffic219 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Raining RD over Brush CR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raining 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Raining RD over Brush CR carry?

About 146 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Raining RD over Brush CR?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Raining RD over Brush CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.