US Bridges

Brown RD over Short CR

FairClosed to traffic

Platte County, Missouri · S 12 T 54 N R 37 W · Structure no. 12446

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brown RD over Short CR is a steel culvert carrying Brown RD over Short CR in Platte County, Missouri. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 407 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesBrown RD
CrossesShort CR
LocationS 12 T 54 N R 37 W
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyPlatte County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.51056, -95.00564
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
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 inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2024)
Projected traffic407 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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$225,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brown RD over Short CR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brown RD over Short 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Brown RD over Short CR carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Brown RD over Short CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Brown RD over Short CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.