US Bridges

US 50 E over Brushy CR

Fair

Pettis County, Missouri · S 14 T 46 N R 23 W · Structure no. 4686

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,635
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 E over Brushy CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 50 E over Brushy CR in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 71 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 14,635 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,611 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 50 E
CrossesBrushy CR
LocationS 14 T 46 N R 23 W
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.76274, -93.41367
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,635 (2024)
Projected traffic25,611 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 50 E over Brushy CR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is US 50 E 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 US 50 E over Brushy CR carry?

About 14,635 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 50 E over Brushy CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 50 E over Brushy CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.