US Bridges

County RD E-310 over Brush CR

PoorClosed to traffic

Polk County, Missouri · S 6 T 35 N R 24 W · Structure no. 12348

Built
1908
117 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2018
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
146 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

County RD E-310 over Brush CR is a steel truss - thru carrying County RD E-310 over Brush CR in Polk County, Missouri. It was built in 1908, so it is 117 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2044. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCounty RD E-310
CrossesBrush CR
LocationS 6 T 35 N R 24 W
RouteCounty Highway 7
Coordinates37.81903, -93.62207
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2018
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic51 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local 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$982,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD E-310 over Brush CR built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD E-310 over Brush CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2018.

How much traffic does County RD E-310 over Brush CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD E-310 over Brush CR?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns County RD E-310 over Brush CR?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.