US Bridges

County RD 446 over Br of Brazeau CR

Fair

Perry County, Missouri · S 2176 T 34 N R 13 E · Structure no. 29722

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 446 over Br of Brazeau CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying County RD 446 over Br of Brazeau CR in Perry County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty RD 446
CrossesBr of Brazeau CR
LocationS 2176 T 34 N R 13 E
RouteCounty Highway 168
Coordinates37.66622, -89.56981
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic34 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 446 over Br of Brazeau CR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 446 over Br of 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 446 over Br of Brazeau CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 446 over Br of Brazeau CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 446 over Br of Brazeau CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.