US Bridges

Rt H E over Brushy CR

Poor

Saline County, Missouri · S 10 T 49 N R 20 W · Structure no. 8578

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
608
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H E over Brushy CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt H E over Brushy CR in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 608 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesRt H E
CrossesBrushy CR
LocationS 10 T 49 N R 20 W
RouteState Highway 0H
CountySaline County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.0336, -93.09576
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic608 (2024)
Projected traffic760 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt H E over Brushy CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt H E over Brushy CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Rt H E over Brushy CR carry?

About 608 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt H E over Brushy CR?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H E over Brushy CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.