US Bridges

Rt N E over Mud CR

Good

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 2 T 55 N R 26 W · Structure no. 7072

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
452
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt N E over Mud CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt N E over Mud CR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 67 years old, older 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 452 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 588 by 2044. The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRt N E
CrossesMud CR
LocationS 2 T 55 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 0N
Coordinates39.59753, -93.77864
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length174 ft (52.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic452 (2024)
Projected traffic588 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt N E over Mud CR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Rt N E 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rt N E over Mud CR carry?

About 452 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt N E over Mud CR?

The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt N E over Mud CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.