US Bridges

NE Pleasant RD over Muddy CR

Poor

DeKalb County, Missouri · S 16 T 60 N R 30 W · Structure no. 32703

Built
2009
16 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Pleasant RD over Muddy CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE Pleasant RD over Muddy CR in DeKalb County, Missouri. It was built in 2009 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 16 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNE Pleasant RD
CrossesMuddy CR
LocationS 16 T 60 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 144
Coordinates40.00842, -94.27339
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionDecember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$211,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE Pleasant RD over Muddy CR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is NE Pleasant RD over 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does NE Pleasant RD over Muddy CR carry?

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

How long is NE Pleasant RD over Muddy CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns NE Pleasant RD over Muddy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.