US Bridges

280th ST over Trib to Big Muddy

Good

Daviess County, Missouri · S 13 T 59 N R 27 W · Structure no. 30572

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

280th ST over Trib to Big Muddy is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 280th ST over Trib to Big Muddy in Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries280th ST
CrossesTrib to Big Muddy
LocationS 13 T 59 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 446
Coordinates39.91796, -93.87118
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.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic46 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 280th ST over Trib to Big Muddy built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 280th ST over Trib to Big Muddy 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 280th ST over Trib to Big Muddy carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is 280th ST over Trib to Big Muddy?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 280th ST over Trib to Big Muddy?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.