US Bridges

Meadowlark RD over Brush CR

Good

Montgomery County, Missouri · S 8 T 49 N R 4 W · Structure no. 31770

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadowlark RD over Brush CR is a concrete slab carrying Meadowlark RD over Brush CR in Montgomery County, Missouri. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMeadowlark RD
CrossesBrush CR
LocationS 8 T 49 N R 4 W
RouteCounty Highway 148
Coordinates39.02931, -91.37575
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadowlark RD over Brush CR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadowlark 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 2023.

How much traffic does Meadowlark RD over Brush CR carry?

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

How long is Meadowlark RD over Brush CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Meadowlark RD over Brush CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.