Prairie Ave over Muddy CR
PoorDaviess County, Missouri · S 21 T 59 N R 26 W · Structure no. 16107
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Prairie Ave over Muddy CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prairie Ave over Muddy CR in Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 115 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 4 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Prairie Ave over Muddy CR built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Prairie Ave over Muddy CR 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Prairie Ave over Muddy CR carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Prairie Ave over Muddy CR?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Prairie Ave over Muddy CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.