US Bridges

SE Lida RD over N Mud CR

PoorPosted for load

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 35 T 56 N R 27 W · Structure no. 21209

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Lida RD over N Mud CR is a steel truss - thru carrying SE Lida RD over N Mud CR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSE Lida RD
CrossesN Mud CR
LocationS 35 T 56 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 295
Coordinates39.61651, -93.88928
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating8.9 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$416,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE Lida RD over N Mud CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Lida RD over N Mud 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SE Lida RD over N Mud CR carry?

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

How long is SE Lida RD over N Mud CR?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns SE Lida RD over N Mud CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.