US Bridges

NE 28th ST over Muddy CR

Fair

Grundy County, Missouri · S 10 T 61 N R 24 W · Structure no. 19797

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 28th ST over Muddy CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying NE 28th ST over Muddy CR in Grundy County, Missouri. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNE 28th ST
CrossesMuddy CR
LocationS 10 T 61 N R 24 W
RouteCounty Highway 234
Coordinates40.09013, -93.58956
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic230 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 28th ST over Muddy CR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 28th ST over 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 NE 28th ST over Muddy CR carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE 28th ST over Muddy CR?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns NE 28th ST over Muddy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.