US Bridges

Rt a E over Muddy Fk

Fair

Dade County, Missouri · S 17 T 30 N R 28 W · Structure no. 8480

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
556
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt a E over Muddy Fk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt a E over Muddy Fk in Dade County, Missouri. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 59 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 556 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 723 by 2044. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesRt a E
CrossesMuddy Fk
LocationS 17 T 30 N R 28 W
RouteState Highway 0A
Coordinates37.33342, -94.03422
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic556 (2024)
Projected traffic723 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt a E over Muddy Fk built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Rt a E 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt a E over Muddy Fk carry?

About 556 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt a E over Muddy Fk?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt a E over Muddy Fk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.