US Bridges

Brushy CR RD over Brushy CR

Good

Texas County, Missouri · S 8 T 30 N R 9 W · Structure no. 24408

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brushy CR RD over Brushy CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Brushy CR RD over Brushy CR in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 65 years old, older 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2044. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBrushy CR RD
CrossesBrushy CR
LocationS 8 T 30 N R 9 W
RouteCounty Highway 488
CountyTexas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.3199, -91.9389
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic180 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Brushy CR RD over Brushy CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Brushy CR RD over Brushy 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Brushy CR RD over Brushy CR carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Brushy CR RD over Brushy CR?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Brushy CR RD over Brushy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.