US Bridges

W 228 ST over Brushy CR

Good

Ray County, Missouri · S 8 T 54 N R 29 W · Structure no. 12539

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 228 ST over Brushy CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 228 ST over Brushy CR in Ray County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesW 228 ST
CrossesBrushy CR
LocationS 8 T 54 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 13
Coordinates39.50534, -94.18746
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic54 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 228 ST over Brushy CR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 228 ST over Brushy CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does W 228 ST over Brushy CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W 228 ST over Brushy CR?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns W 228 ST over Brushy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.