US Bridges

Brazil RD over Hazel CR

Good

Washington County, Missouri · S 15 T 36 N R 1 W · Structure no. 35823

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brazil RD over Hazel CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brazil RD over Hazel CR in Washington County, Missouri. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesBrazil RD
CrossesHazel CR
LocationS 15 T 36 N R 1 W
RouteCounty Highway 78
Coordinates37.84268, -91.02171
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic18 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Brazil RD over Hazel CR built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brazil RD over Hazel 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Brazil RD over Hazel CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Brazil RD over Hazel CR?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Brazil RD over Hazel CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.