US Bridges

Rt Ww E over Brush CR

Fair

Macon County, Missouri · S 29 T 57 N R 17 W · Structure no. 7392

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
213
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ww E over Brush CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Ww E over Brush CR in Macon County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 65 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 213 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 266 by 2044. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Ww E
CrossesBrush CR
LocationS 29 T 57 N R 17 W
RouteState Highway 0WW
CountyMacon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.71448, -92.82796
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213 (2024)
Projected traffic266 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Rt Ww E over Brush CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Rt Ww 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 Rt Ww E over Brush CR carry?

About 213 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ww E over Brush CR?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ww E over Brush CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.