US Bridges

Rt J S over Brushy Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Missouri · S 13 T 41 N R 18 W · Structure no. 8304

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,012
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J S over Brushy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt J S over Brushy Creek in Morgan County, Missouri. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,012 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,872 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesRt J S
CrossesBrushy Creek
LocationS 13 T 41 N R 18 W
RouteState Highway 0J
CountyMorgan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.32075, -92.87283
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,012 (2024)
Projected traffic1,872 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 J S over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt J S over Brushy 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 J S over Brushy Creek carry?

About 1,012 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt J S over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J S over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.