US Bridges

Decal ST over Brush CR

Good

Mercer County, Missouri · S 26 T 66 N R 25 W · Structure no. 29099

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Decal ST over Brush CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Decal ST over Brush CR in Mercer County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesDecal ST
CrossesBrush CR
LocationS 26 T 66 N R 25 W
RouteCounty Highway 25
Coordinates40.49281, -93.68594
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic44 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Decal ST over Brush CR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Decal ST 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Decal ST over Brush CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Decal ST over Brush CR?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Decal ST over Brush CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.