US Bridges

Mo 49 S over Brushy CR

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Missouri · S 8 T 27 N R 4 E · Structure no. 8319

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
253 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
391
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 49 S over Brushy CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 49 S over Brushy CR in Wayne County, Missouri. It was built in 1963, 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 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 391 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 567 by 2044. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 49 S
CrossesBrushy CR
LocationS 8 T 27 N R 4 E
RouteState Highway 49
CountyWayne County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.00814, -90.65484
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic391 (2024)
Projected traffic567 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 49 S over Brushy CR built?

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

What condition is Mo 49 S 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 Mo 49 S over Brushy CR carry?

About 391 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mo 49 S over Brushy CR?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 49 S over Brushy CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.