US Bridges

County RD S-30 over Brush CR

PoorPosted for load

Polk County, Missouri · S 27 T 35 N R 24 W · Structure no. 12572

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

County RD S-30 over Brush CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD S-30 over Brush CR in Polk County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 125 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty RD S-30
CrossesBrush CR
LocationS 27 T 35 N R 24 W
RouteCounty Highway 14
Coordinates37.75662, -93.57157
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.9 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic29 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$255,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD S-30 over Brush CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is County RD S-30 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 2024.

How much traffic does County RD S-30 over Brush CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD S-30 over Brush CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County RD S-30 over Brush CR?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.