US Bridges

Hurlingen RD over Muddy CR

Poor

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 31 T 58 N R 33 W · Structure no. 15019

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hurlingen RD over Muddy CR is a concrete culvert carrying Hurlingen RD over Muddy CR in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2044. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHurlingen RD
CrossesMuddy CR
LocationS 31 T 58 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 82
CountyBuchanan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.79815, -94.65037
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic23 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$153,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hurlingen RD over Muddy CR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hurlingen RD 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Hurlingen RD over Muddy CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hurlingen RD over Muddy CR?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Hurlingen RD over Muddy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.