US Bridges

Mo 161 S over Brushy CR

Fair

Pike County, Missouri · S 4 T 51 N R 3 W · Structure no. 1835

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,117
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 161 S over Brushy CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 161 S over Brushy CR in Pike County, Missouri. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 2,117 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,281 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 161 S
CrossesBrushy CR
LocationS 4 T 51 N R 3 W
RouteState Highway 161
CountyPike County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.22674, -91.24897
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,117 (2024)
Projected traffic3,281 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Mo 161 S over Brushy CR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 161 S 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 161 S over Brushy CR carry?

About 2,117 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Mo 161 S over Brushy CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mo 161 S over Brushy CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.