US Bridges

Rt H E over Brush CR

Fair

Saline County, Missouri · S 15 T 49 N R 20 W · Structure no. 6201

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
356
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H E over Brush CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt H E over Brush CR in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 356 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 445 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesRt H E
CrossesBrush CR
LocationS 15 T 49 N R 20 W
RouteState Highway 0H
Coordinates39.02529, -93.08469
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic356 (2024)
Projected traffic445 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt H E over Brush CR built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt H E 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 Rt H E over Brush CR carry?

About 356 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt H E over Brush CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H E over Brush CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.