US Bridges

W Main ST over Brushy CR

Fair

Pettis County, Missouri · S 5 T 45 N R 21 W · Structure no. 23176

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Main ST over Brushy CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying W Main ST over Brushy CR in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesW Main ST
CrossesBrushy CR
LocationS 5 T 45 N R 21 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPettis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.71405, -93.2629
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.8 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2024)
Projected traffic3,000 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$539,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Main ST over Brushy CR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Main ST 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 W Main ST over Brushy CR carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W Main ST over Brushy CR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns W Main ST over Brushy CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.