US Bridges

Bishop RD over Muddy Fk

Good

Clay County, Missouri · S 14 T 53 N R 31 W · Structure no. 34803

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bishop RD over Muddy Fk is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Bishop RD over Muddy Fk in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBishop RD
CrossesMuddy Fk
LocationS 14 T 53 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 50
Coordinates39.40879, -94.34591
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2024)
Projected traffic85 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bishop RD over Muddy Fk built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bishop RD over Muddy Fk 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Bishop RD over Muddy Fk carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bishop RD over Muddy Fk?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Bishop RD over Muddy Fk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.