Rt B E over Muddy CR
PoorPosted for loadGrundy County, Missouri · S 24 T 63 N R 24 W · Structure no. 7456
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 260
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt B E over Muddy CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt B E over Muddy CR in Grundy County, Missouri. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2044. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt B E over Muddy CR built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt B E 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Rt B E over Muddy CR carry?
About 260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Rt B E over Muddy CR?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Rt B E over Muddy CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.