US Bridges

Jordan Ave over Big Muddy CR

PoorPosted for load

Daviess County, Missouri · S 16 T 60 N R 29 W · Structure no. 21629

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jordan Ave over Big Muddy CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Jordan Ave over Big Muddy CR in Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesJordan Ave
CrossesBig Muddy CR
LocationS 16 T 60 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 315
CountyDaviess County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.00916, -94.15998
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic6 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$494,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jordan Ave over Big Muddy CR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jordan Ave 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Jordan Ave over Big Muddy CR carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Jordan Ave over Big Muddy CR?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Jordan Ave over Big Muddy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.