US Bridges

Meadow Lark RD over Br of Brush CR

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Missouri · S 9 T 49 N R 4 W · Structure no. 17124

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadow Lark RD over Br of Brush CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meadow Lark RD over Br of Brush CR in Montgomery County, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMeadow Lark RD
CrossesBr of Brush CR
LocationS 9 T 49 N R 4 W
RouteCounty Highway 143
CountyMontgomery County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.02925, -91.36125
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic250 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$211,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadow Lark RD over Br of Brush CR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadow Lark RD over Br of 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 2023.

How much traffic does Meadow Lark RD over Br of Brush CR carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Meadow Lark RD over Br of Brush CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Meadow Lark RD over Br of Brush CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.