US Bridges

State Fair Blvd SB over Brushy CR

Fair

Pettis County, Missouri · S 5 T 45 N R 21 W · Structure no. 23170

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Fair Blvd SB over Brushy CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying State Fair Blvd SB over Brushy CR in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,050 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesState Fair Blvd SB
CrossesBrushy CR
LocationS 5 T 45 N R 21 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.70835, -93.25451
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2024)
Projected traffic4,050 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 State Fair Blvd SB over Brushy CR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Fair Blvd SB over Brushy 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does State Fair Blvd SB over Brushy CR carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Fair Blvd SB over Brushy CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns State Fair Blvd SB over Brushy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.