US Bridges

US 36 E over Brush CR

Fair

Macon County, Missouri · S 12 T 57 N R 14 W · Structure no. 32131

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,818
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 E over Brush CR is a concrete culvert carrying US 36 E over Brush CR in Macon County, Missouri. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 4,818 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,432 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 36 E
CrossesBrush CR
LocationS 12 T 57 N R 14 W
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyMacon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.75328, -92.41367
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,818 (2024)
Projected traffic8,432 by 2044
Trucks40%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 36 E over Brush CR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 36 E 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 September 2023.

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

About 4,818 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is US 36 E over Brush CR?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 E over Brush CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.