US Bridges

Isle Ave over Big Muddy CR

Poor

Daviess County, Missouri · S 7 T 60 N R 27 W · Structure no. 24903

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Isle Ave over Big Muddy CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Isle Ave over Big Muddy CR in Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesIsle Ave
CrossesBig Muddy CR
LocationS 7 T 60 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 574
Coordinates40.01855, -93.97081
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$457,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Isle Ave over Big Muddy CR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Isle 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 Isle Ave over Big Muddy CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Isle Ave over Big Muddy CR?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Isle Ave over Big Muddy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.