US Bridges

Mo 246 E over Brushy Br

Good

Nodaway County, Missouri · S 16 T 66 N R 33 W · Structure no. 33651

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
381
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 246 E over Brushy Br is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mo 246 E over Brushy Br in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 381 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2044. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 246 E
CrossesBrushy Br
LocationS 16 T 66 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 246
CountyNodaway County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.51643, -94.64181
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic381 (2024)
Projected traffic495 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mo 246 E over Brushy Br built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 246 E over Brushy Br 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 246 E over Brushy Br carry?

About 381 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Mo 246 E over Brushy Br?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 246 E over Brushy Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.