US Bridges

County RD SE 50 over Brush CR

FairPosted for load

St. Clair County, Missouri · S 27 T 38 N R 25 W · Structure no. 19525

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD SE 50 over Brush CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD SE 50 over Brush CR in St. Clair County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD SE 50
CrossesBrush CR
LocationS 27 T 38 N R 25 W
RouteCounty Highway 223
CountySt. Clair County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.02115, -93.66299
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 County RD SE 50 over Brush CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD SE 50 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County RD SE 50 over Brush CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD SE 50 over Brush CR?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County RD SE 50 over Brush CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.