US Bridges

Elliot RD over Brush CR

Fair

Mercer County, Missouri · S 20 T 66 N R 24 W · Structure no. 34318

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elliot RD over Brush CR is a concrete slab carrying Elliot RD over Brush CR in Mercer County, Missouri. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesElliot RD
CrossesBrush CR
LocationS 20 T 66 N R 24 W
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountyMercer County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.50538, -93.62744
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Elliot RD over Brush CR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elliot RD 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Elliot RD over Brush CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Elliot RD over Brush CR?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Elliot RD over Brush CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.