US Bridges

Rt a S over Brushy CR Ovrfl

FairPosted for load

Schuyler County, Missouri · S 17 T 65 N R 13 W · Structure no. 8602

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
376
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt a S over Brushy CR Ovrfl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt a S over Brushy CR Ovrfl in Schuyler County, Missouri. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 5 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 376 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesRt a S
CrossesBrushy CR Ovrfl
LocationS 17 T 65 N R 13 W
RouteState Highway 0A
CountySchuyler County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.44655, -92.37454
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic376 (2024)
Projected traffic470 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$359,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt a S over Brushy CR Ovrfl built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt a S over Brushy CR Ovrfl 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rt a S over Brushy CR Ovrfl carry?

About 376 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt a S over Brushy CR Ovrfl?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rt a S over Brushy CR Ovrfl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.