US Bridges

County RD 156 over Muddy CR Br

Poor

Dade County, Missouri · S 12 T 30 N R 29 W · Structure no. 24189

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 156 over Muddy CR Br is a concrete slab carrying County RD 156 over Muddy CR Br in Dade County, Missouri. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 105 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty RD 156
CrossesMuddy CR Br
LocationS 12 T 30 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 462
Coordinates37.35627, -94.07415
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic29 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$383,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 156 over Muddy CR Br built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is County RD 156 over Muddy CR Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does County RD 156 over Muddy CR Br carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 156 over Muddy CR Br?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 156 over Muddy CR Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.