US Bridges

SE Hickory RD over Trib of Mud CR

FairPosted for load

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 12 T 55 N R 26 W · Structure no. 19717

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Hickory RD over Trib of Mud CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SE Hickory RD over Trib of Mud CR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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. 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 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSE Hickory RD
CrossesTrib of Mud CR
LocationS 12 T 55 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 231
CountyCaldwell County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.58738, -93.75874
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15.9 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 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 closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$583,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE Hickory RD over Trib of Mud CR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Hickory RD over Trib of Mud 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SE Hickory RD over Trib of Mud CR carry?

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

How long is SE Hickory RD over Trib of Mud CR?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SE Hickory RD over Trib of Mud CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.