US Bridges

Rt N E over Brush CR

Fair

Mercer County, Missouri · S 7 T 65 N R 25 W · Structure no. 7717

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
367
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt N E over Brush CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt N E over Brush CR in Mercer County, Missouri. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 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 367 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 459 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRt N E
CrossesBrush CR
LocationS 7 T 65 N R 25 W
RouteState Highway 0N
CountyMercer County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.43994, -93.75152
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 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 above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic367 (2024)
Projected traffic459 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 N E over Brush CR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt N 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rt N E over Brush CR carry?

About 367 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rt N E over Brush CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt N E over Brush CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.