US Bridges

Raymond Hall RD over Muddy Fork CR

Fair

Clay County, Missouri · S 23 T 53 N R 31 W · Structure no. 13905

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
679
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raymond Hall RD over Muddy Fork CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Raymond Hall RD over Muddy Fork CR in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 100 years old, older 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 679 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,052 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRaymond Hall RD
CrossesMuddy Fork CR
LocationS 23 T 53 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 51
Coordinates39.38638, -94.34836
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic679 (2024)
Projected traffic1,052 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Raymond Hall RD over Muddy Fork CR built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Raymond Hall RD over Muddy Fork 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Raymond Hall RD over Muddy Fork CR carry?

About 679 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Raymond Hall RD over Muddy Fork CR?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Raymond Hall RD over Muddy Fork CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.