US Bridges

NE 20th Ave over Owl Br Muddy CR

Poor

Grundy County, Missouri · S 13 T 62 N R 24 W · Structure no. 16759

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 20th Ave over Owl Br Muddy CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 20th Ave over Owl Br Muddy CR in Grundy County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 3 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 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNE 20th Ave
CrossesOwl Br Muddy CR
LocationS 13 T 62 N R 24 W
RouteCounty Highway 131
Coordinates40.17447, -93.55686
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$298,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 20th Ave over Owl Br Muddy CR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 20th Ave over Owl Br 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does NE 20th Ave over Owl Br Muddy CR carry?

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

How long is NE 20th Ave over Owl Br Muddy CR?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns NE 20th Ave over Owl Br Muddy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.