US Bridges

SE Bethany DR over N Mud CR Trib

FairPosted for load

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 17 T 55 N R 26 W · Structure no. 19587

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Bethany DR over N Mud CR Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE Bethany DR over N Mud CR Trib in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 89 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSE Bethany DR
CrossesN Mud CR Trib
LocationS 17 T 55 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 226
Coordinates39.5694, -93.83774
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic12 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$289,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE Bethany DR over N Mud CR Trib built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is SE Bethany DR over N Mud CR Trib 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 November 2023.

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

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

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

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns SE Bethany DR over N Mud CR Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.