US Bridges

County RD 442 over Mid Brushy CR

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Missouri · S 11 T 27 N R 3 E · Structure no. 15509

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

About this bridge

County RD 442 over Mid Brushy CR is a concrete slab carrying County RD 442 over Mid 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 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
CrossesMid Brushy CR
LocationS 11 T 27 N R 3 E
RouteCounty Highway 96
CountyWayne County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.01052, -90.69284
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating6.9 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length109 ft (33.2 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
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$766,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 442 over Mid Brushy CR built?

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

What condition is County RD 442 over Mid 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 Mid Brushy CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD 442 over Mid Brushy CR?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 442 over Mid Brushy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.