US Bridges

Alexander RD over Brush CR

Good

Miller County, Missouri · S 9 T 42 N R 14 W · Structure no. 13219

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alexander RD over Brush CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alexander RD over Brush CR in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2043. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAlexander RD
CrossesBrush CR
LocationS 9 T 42 N R 14 W
RouteCounty Highway 32
Coordinates38.41258, -92.46511
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic170 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Alexander RD over Brush CR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alexander RD 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 2025.

How much traffic does Alexander RD over Brush CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Alexander RD over Brush CR?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Alexander RD over Brush CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.