US Bridges

Cart RD 276 over Muddy CR

Poor

Andrew County, Missouri · S 18 T 58 N R 33 W · Structure no. 30528

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cart RD 276 over Muddy CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cart RD 276 over Muddy CR in Andrew 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCart RD 276
CrossesMuddy CR
LocationS 18 T 58 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 276
CountyAndrew County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.83427, -94.64275
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$358,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cart RD 276 over Muddy CR built?

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

What condition is Cart RD 276 over Muddy CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Cart RD 276 over Muddy CR carry?

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

How long is Cart RD 276 over Muddy CR?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Cart RD 276 over Muddy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.