US Bridges

Rt Z S over Brush CR

Fair

Wright County, Missouri · S 19 T 30 N R 14 W · Structure no. 7665

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Z S over Brush CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Z S over Brush CR in Wright County, Missouri. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 6 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 558 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesRt Z S
CrossesBrush CR
LocationS 19 T 30 N R 14 W
RouteState Highway 0Z
Coordinates37.29624, -92.50918
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2024)
Projected traffic558 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 Z S over Brush CR built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Z S over Brush 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Z S over Brush CR carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt Z S over Brush CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Z S over Brush CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.