US Bridges

SE Sader DR over Br of Mud CR

Good

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 31 T 55 N R 26 W · Structure no. 35352

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Sader DR over Br of Mud CR is a steel culvert carrying SE Sader DR over Br of Mud CR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSE Sader DR
CrossesBr of Mud CR
LocationS 31 T 55 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 250
Coordinates39.52603, -93.8515
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic23 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 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 Br of Mud CR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Sader DR over Br of 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 Sader DR over Br of Mud CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SE Sader DR over Br of Mud CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SE Sader DR over Br of Mud CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.