US Bridges

Mo 125 S over Brush CR

Fair

Taney County, Missouri · S 36 T 24 N R 18 W · Structure no. 9222

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
184
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 125 S over Brush CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 125 S over Brush CR in Taney County, Missouri. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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.

It carries about 184 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 386 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 125 S
CrossesBrush CR
LocationS 36 T 24 N R 18 W
RouteState Highway 125
CountyTaney County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.71962, -92.88196
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2024)
Projected traffic386 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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 Mo 125 S over Brush CR built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 125 S 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 125 S over Brush CR carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Mo 125 S over Brush CR?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 125 S over Brush CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.