US Bridges

Rt U S over Br Mill CR

Fair

Washington County, Missouri · S 19 T 37 N R 3 E · Structure no. 10008

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,124
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt U S over Br Mill CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt U S over Br Mill CR in Washington County, Missouri. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 1,124 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,574 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesRt U S
CrossesBr Mill CR
LocationS 19 T 37 N R 3 E
RouteState Highway 0U
CountyWashington County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.9085, -90.75591
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,124 (2024)
Projected traffic1,574 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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$450,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt U S over Br Mill CR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt U S over Br Mill 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Rt U S over Br Mill CR carry?

About 1,124 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rt U S over Br Mill CR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt U S over Br Mill CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.