US Bridges

SE Sader DR over South Fork of Mud

Good

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 34 T 55 N R 26 W · Structure no. 32693

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Sader DR over South Fork of Mud is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE Sader DR over South Fork of Mud in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSE Sader DR
CrossesSouth Fork of Mud
LocationS 34 T 55 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 242
Coordinates39.52566, -93.80829
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE Sader DR over South Fork of Mud built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Sader DR over South Fork of Mud 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 Sader DR over South Fork of Mud carry?

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

How long is SE Sader DR over South Fork of Mud?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SE Sader DR over South Fork of Mud?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.