US Bridges

Brushy Creek RD over Saline CR

Good

Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri · S 5 T 35 N R 9 E · Structure no. 14927

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brushy Creek RD over Saline CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Brushy Creek RD over Saline CR in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 88 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBrushy Creek RD
CrossesSaline CR
LocationS 5 T 35 N R 9 E
RouteCounty Highway 79
Coordinates37.77808, -90.08051
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2024)
Projected traffic88 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Brushy Creek RD over Saline CR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brushy Creek RD over Saline 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Brushy Creek RD over Saline CR carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Brushy Creek RD over Saline CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Brushy Creek RD over Saline CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.