US Bridges

SE 70th ST over Trib of Muddy CR

Good

Grundy County, Missouri · S 29 T 60 N R 22 W · Structure no. 21298

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 70th ST over Trib of Muddy CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE 70th ST over Trib of Muddy CR in Grundy County, Missouri. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSE 70th ST
CrossesTrib of Muddy CR
LocationS 29 T 60 N R 22 W
RouteCounty Highway 300
Coordinates39.9817, -93.38724
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic29 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 SE 70th ST over Trib of Muddy CR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 70th ST over Trib of Muddy CR 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 SE 70th ST over Trib of Muddy CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SE 70th ST over Trib of Muddy CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns SE 70th ST over Trib of Muddy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.