US Bridges

Yearns RD over Brush CR

Good

Schuyler County, Missouri · S 27 T 65 N R 14 W · Structure no. 19807

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yearns RD over Brush CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yearns RD over Brush CR in Schuyler County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesYearns RD
CrossesBrush CR
LocationS 27 T 65 N R 14 W
RouteCounty Highway 234
Coordinates40.41189, -92.46225
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic22 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 Yearns RD over Brush CR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yearns RD over Brush 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Yearns RD over Brush CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Yearns RD over Brush CR?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Yearns RD over Brush CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.