US Bridges

Rt W S over Bush Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Missouri · S 9 T 41 N R 16 W · Structure no. 7623

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,086
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt W S over Bush Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt W S over Bush Creek in Morgan County, Missouri. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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.

It carries about 2,086 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,859 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesRt W S
CrossesBush Creek
LocationS 9 T 41 N R 16 W
RouteState Highway 0W
CountyMorgan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.32064, -92.70931
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,086 (2024)
Projected traffic3,859 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt W S over Bush Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt W S over Bush Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rt W S over Bush Creek carry?

About 2,086 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt W S over Bush Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt W S over Bush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.