US Bridges

W Price DR over Brushy CR

Fair

Ray County, Missouri · S 8 T 54 N R 29 W · Structure no. 12218

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Price DR over Brushy CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying W Price DR over Brushy CR in Ray County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesW Price DR
CrossesBrushy CR
LocationS 8 T 54 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates39.5263, -94.16863
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic81 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 W Price DR over Brushy CR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Price DR over Brushy 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does W Price DR over Brushy CR carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W Price DR over Brushy CR?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns W Price DR over Brushy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.