US Bridges

Brooks LN over Creek

Fair

Ripley County, Missouri · S 29 T 23 N R 3 E · Structure no. 18615

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brooks LN over Creek is a concrete slab carrying Brooks LN over Creek in Ripley County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBrooks LN
CrossesCreek
LocationS 29 T 23 N R 3 E
RouteCounty Highway 193
CountyRipley County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.6211, -90.77497
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brooks LN over Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brooks LN over Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Brooks LN over Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Brooks LN over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Brooks LN over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.