US Bridges

Mo 45 S over Rush CR

Fair

Platte County, Missouri · S 27 T 51 N R 34 W · Structure no. 33027

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,472
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 45 S over Rush CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 45 S over Rush CR in Platte County, Missouri. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 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 14,472 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,497 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 45 S
CrossesRush CR
LocationS 27 T 51 N R 34 W
RouteState Highway 45
CountyPlatte County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.21069, -94.7129
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,472 (2024)
Projected traffic27,497 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 45 S over Rush CR built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 45 S over Rush 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 45 S over Rush CR carry?

About 14,472 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mo 45 S over Rush CR?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 45 S over Rush CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.