US Bridges

County RD 444 over Brazeau CR

Fair

Perry County, Missouri · S 1234 T 34 N R 14 E · Structure no. 17878

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
252 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 444 over Brazeau CR is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County RD 444 over Brazeau CR in Perry County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2043. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 444
CrossesBrazeau CR
LocationS 1234 T 34 N R 14 E
RouteCounty Highway 165
CountyPerry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.65558, -89.52606
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic68 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 444 over Brazeau CR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 444 over Brazeau 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 2025.

How much traffic does County RD 444 over Brazeau CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 444 over Brazeau CR?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 444 over Brazeau CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.