US Bridges

Ridge Ave over Big Muddy CR

Fair

Daviess County, Missouri · S 36 T 59 N R 27 W · Structure no. 30574

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Ave over Big Muddy CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridge Ave over Big Muddy CR in Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2044. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesRidge Ave
CrossesBig Muddy CR
LocationS 36 T 59 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 455
CountyDaviess County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.88124, -93.87702
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic12 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Ridge Ave over Big Muddy CR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge Ave 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ridge Ave over Big Muddy CR carry?

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

How long is Ridge Ave over Big Muddy CR?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Ave over Big Muddy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.