US Bridges

US 36 E over Brush CR

Good

Macon County, Missouri · S 9 T 57 N R 17 W · Structure no. 4824

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,581
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 E over Brush CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 E over Brush CR in Macon County, Missouri. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 68 years old, older 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 5,581 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,767 by 2044. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 36 E
CrossesBrush CR
LocationS 9 T 57 N R 17 W
RouteU.S. Route 36
Coordinates39.75996, -92.80385
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,581 (2024)
Projected traffic9,767 by 2044
Trucks41%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 36 E over Brush CR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is US 36 E 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 E over Brush CR carry?

About 5,581 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is US 36 E over Brush CR?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 E over Brush CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.