US Bridges

252nd ST over Big Muddy CR

Fair

Daviess County, Missouri · S 10 T 61 N R 27 W · Structure no. 29005

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

252nd ST over Big Muddy CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 252nd ST over Big Muddy CR in Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries252nd ST
CrossesBig Muddy CR
LocationS 10 T 61 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDaviess County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.10072, -93.93008
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 252nd ST over Big Muddy CR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 252nd 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 252nd ST over Big Muddy CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 252nd ST over Big Muddy CR?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 252nd ST over Big Muddy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.