US Bridges

US 36 W over Brush CR

Good

Macon County, Missouri · S 9 T 57 N R 17 W · Structure no. 30344

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,076
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 W over Brush CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 W over Brush CR in Macon County, Missouri. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 4,076 vehicles a day, roughly 51% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,133 by 2044. The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 36 W
CrossesBrush CR
LocationS 9 T 57 N R 17 W
RouteU.S. Route 36
Coordinates39.76022, -92.80394
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.2 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length172 ft (52.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,076 (2024)
Projected traffic7,133 by 2044
Trucks51%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 36 W over Brush CR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 36 W over Brush 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 36 W over Brush CR carry?

About 4,076 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 51% are trucks.

How long is US 36 W over Brush CR?

The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 W over Brush CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.