US Bridges

Rt N E over Brush CR

Fair

Polk County, Missouri · S 16 T 35 N R 24 W · Structure no. 30448

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,148
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt N E over Brush CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt N E over Brush CR in Polk County, Missouri. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,148 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,837 by 2044. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesRt N E
CrossesBrush CR
LocationS 16 T 35 N R 24 W
RouteState Highway 0N
Coordinates37.7929, -93.59069
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,148 (2024)
Projected traffic1,837 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Rt N E over Brush CR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt N E over Brush 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rt N E over Brush CR carry?

About 1,148 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rt N E over Brush CR?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Rt N E over Brush CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.