US Bridges

757 over Br of Muddy CR

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 20 T 38 N R 31 W · Structure no. 24740

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

757 over Br of Muddy CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 757 over Br of Muddy CR in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries757
CrossesBr of Muddy CR
LocationS 20 T 38 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 543
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.05937, -94.36746
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic26 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 757 over Br of Muddy CR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 757 over Br of Muddy 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 757 over Br of Muddy CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 757 over Br of Muddy CR?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 757 over Br of Muddy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.