US Bridges

115th ST over Big Muddy CR

PoorClosed to traffic

Daviess County, Missouri · S 20 T 60 N R 29 W · Structure no. 21389

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

115th ST over Big Muddy CR is a steel truss - thru carrying 115th ST over Big Muddy CR in Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 1910, 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 2 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries115th ST
CrossesBig Muddy CR
LocationS 20 T 60 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 304
Coordinates39.99985, -94.17226
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
Deck2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic12 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$510,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 115th ST over Big Muddy CR built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is 115th ST over Big 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 115th ST over Big Muddy CR carry?

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

How long is 115th ST over Big Muddy CR?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns 115th ST over Big Muddy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.