US Bridges

County RD 442 over Brushy CR

Fair

Wayne County, Missouri · S 1 T 27 N R 3 E · Structure no. 15507

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 442 over Brushy CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying County RD 442 over Brushy CR in Wayne County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 442
CrossesBrushy CR
LocationS 1 T 27 N R 3 E
RouteCounty Highway 96
CountyWayne County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.0155, -90.69011
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 County RD 442 over Brushy CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 442 over Brushy 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 442 over Brushy CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 442 over Brushy CR?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 442 over Brushy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.