US Bridges

SE Tait Park DR over Mud CR

Good

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 11 T 55 N R 26 W · Structure no. 19690

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Tait Park DR over Mud CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE Tait Park DR over Mud CR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2044. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSE Tait Park DR
CrossesMud CR
LocationS 11 T 55 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 230
Coordinates39.58351, -93.78577
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic46 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE Tait Park DR over Mud CR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Tait Park DR over 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 Tait Park DR over Mud CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SE Tait Park DR over Mud CR?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SE Tait Park DR over Mud CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.