US Bridges

County RD 182 over Muddy Fk

Fair

Dade County, Missouri · S 20 T 30 N R 28 W · Structure no. 24365

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 182 over Muddy Fk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 182 over Muddy Fk in Dade County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 12 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 182
CrossesMuddy Fk
LocationS 20 T 30 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 483
CountyDade County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.31896, -94.03924
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic12 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 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 County RD 182 over Muddy Fk built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 182 over Muddy 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 182 over Muddy Fk carry?

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

How long is County RD 182 over Muddy Fk?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 182 over Muddy Fk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.