US Bridges

250th ST over Big Muddy CR

Good

Daviess County, Missouri · S 28 T 60 N R 27 W · Structure no. 23650

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

250th ST over Big Muddy CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 250th ST over Big Muddy CR in Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries250th ST
CrossesBig Muddy CR
LocationS 28 T 60 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 422
Coordinates39.97519, -93.93722
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic69 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 250th ST over Big Muddy CR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is 250th ST over Big 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 250th ST over Big Muddy CR carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 250th ST over Big Muddy CR?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 250th ST over Big Muddy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.