US Bridges

Rt W S over Brazil CR

Good

Washington County, Missouri · S 28 T 38 N R 1 W · Structure no. 8361

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
111
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt W S over Brazil CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rt W S over Brazil CR in Washington County, Missouri. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 62 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 111 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2044. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt W S
CrossesBrazil CR
LocationS 28 T 38 N R 1 W
RouteState Highway 0W
Coordinates37.98418, -91.03129
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2024)
Projected traffic155 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt W S over Brazil CR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Rt W S over Brazil 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Rt W S over Brazil CR carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt W S over Brazil CR?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt W S over Brazil CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.