US Bridges

US 54 W over Brush CR

Fair

Miller County, Missouri · S 29 T 42 N R 14 W · Structure no. 2510

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,612
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 W over Brush CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 54 W over Brush CR in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 7,612 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,321 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 54 W
CrossesBrush CR
LocationS 29 T 42 N R 14 W
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyMiller County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.36781, -92.49824
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating88.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,612 (2024)
Projected traffic13,321 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 54 W over Brush CR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 54 W 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 54 W over Brush CR carry?

About 7,612 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 54 W over Brush CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns US 54 W over Brush CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.