US Bridges

SE Bethany DR over Trib to N Mud CR

Good

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 18 T 55 N R 26 W · Structure no. 19560

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Bethany DR over Trib to N Mud CR is a concrete culvert carrying SE Bethany DR over Trib to N Mud CR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 95 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSE Bethany DR
CrossesTrib to N Mud CR
LocationS 18 T 55 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 225
Coordinates39.57376, -93.85276
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 SE Bethany DR over Trib to N Mud CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SE Bethany DR over Trib to N Mud CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SE Bethany DR over Trib to N Mud CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SE Bethany DR over Trib to N Mud CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SE Bethany DR over Trib to N Mud CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.