US Bridges

Rt D E over Mussel Fork CR

Good

Chariton County, Missouri · S 3 T 55 N R 18 W · Structure no. 37445

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
208
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D E over Mussel Fork CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt D E over Mussel Fork CR in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 208 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesRt D E
CrossesMussel Fork CR
LocationS 3 T 55 N R 18 W
RouteState Highway 0D
Coordinates39.59833, -92.905
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2024)
Projected traffic260 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt D E over Mussel Fork CR built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt D E over Mussel Fork 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 Rt D E over Mussel Fork CR carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Rt D E over Mussel Fork CR?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt D E over Mussel Fork CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.