US Bridges

235th ST over Big Muddy CR

Fair

Daviess County, Missouri · S 29 T 60 N R 27 W · Structure no. 29002

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

235th ST over Big Muddy CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying 235th ST over Big Muddy CR in Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries235th ST
CrossesBig Muddy CR
LocationS 29 T 60 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.9886, -93.95742
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length133 ft (40.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic115 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 235th ST over Big Muddy CR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 235th ST over Big Muddy CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does 235th ST over Big Muddy CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 235th ST over Big Muddy CR?

The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 235th ST over Big Muddy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.