Pat RD over Mussel Fk
FairChariton County, Missouri · S 10 T 55 N R 18 W · Structure no. 18574
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 213 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pat RD over Mussel Fk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pat RD over Mussel Fk in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pat RD over Mussel Fk built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pat RD over Mussel Fk 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Pat RD over Mussel Fk carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Pat RD over Mussel Fk?
The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Pat RD over Mussel Fk?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.