US Bridges

Rt P E over Lit Muddy CR

Good

Daviess County, Missouri · S 17 T 60 N R 27 W · Structure no. 1618

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt P E over Lit Muddy CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt P E over Lit Muddy CR in Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 58 years old, older 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 247 by 2044. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesRt P E
CrossesLit Muddy CR
LocationS 17 T 60 N R 27 W
RouteState Highway 0P
Coordinates40.00483, -93.94858
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length110 ft (33.5 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 traffic190 (2024)
Projected traffic247 by 2044
Trucks12%
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 P E over Lit Muddy CR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Rt P E over Lit Muddy CR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rt P E over Lit Muddy CR carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt P E over Lit Muddy CR?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt P E over Lit Muddy CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.