US Bridges

Rt Z S over Brush CR

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Missouri · S 2 T 53 N R 9 W · Structure no. 8082

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Z S over Brush CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Z S over Brush CR in Monroe County, Missouri. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesRt Z S
CrossesBrush CR
LocationS 2 T 53 N R 9 W
RouteState Highway 0Z
Coordinates39.41041, -91.89118
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic232 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Z S over Brush CR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Z S 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Z S over Brush CR carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Rt Z S over Brush CR?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Z S over Brush CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.