US Bridges

Rt J S over Brush CR

Fair

Polk County, Missouri · S 34 T 34 N R 21 W · Structure no. 9412

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
363
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J S over Brush CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt J S over Brush CR in Polk County, Missouri. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 86 years old, older 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 363 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 581 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRt J S
CrossesBrush CR
LocationS 34 T 34 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 0J
CountyPolk County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.63465, -93.21272
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic363 (2024)
Projected traffic581 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 J S over Brush CR built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Rt J S 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 J S over Brush CR carry?

About 363 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Rt J S over Brush CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J S over Brush CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.