US Bridges

County Road 301 over Mud CR

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Missouri · S 28 T 54 N R 23 W · Structure no. 20631

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 301 over Mud CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 301 over Mud CR in Carroll County, Missouri. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6 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 11 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty Road 301
CrossesMud CR
LocationS 28 T 54 N R 23 W
RouteCounty Highway 268
Coordinates39.47202, -93.38307
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic11 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$234,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 301 over Mud CR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 301 over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 301 over Mud CR carry?

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

How long is County Road 301 over Mud CR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 301 over Mud CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.