US Bridges

County RD 424 over Brushy CR

Fair

Wayne County, Missouri · S 27 T 27 N R 4 E · Structure no. 31179

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
50 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 424 over Brushy CR is a steel culvert carrying County RD 424 over Brushy CR in Wayne County, Missouri. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 424
CrossesBrushy CR
LocationS 27 T 27 N R 4 E
RouteCounty Highway 424
CountyWayne County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.96971, -90.60512
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic44 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 424 over Brushy CR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 424 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 424 over Brushy CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 424 over Brushy CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.8 m).

Who owns County RD 424 over Brushy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.