US Bridges

Rt C E over W Muddy CR

FairPosted for load

Grundy County, Missouri · S 20 T 63 N R 24 W · Structure no. 8775

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
201
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt C E over W Muddy CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt C E over W Muddy CR in Grundy County, Missouri. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 201 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2044. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRt C E
CrossesW Muddy CR
LocationS 20 T 63 N R 24 W
RouteState Highway 0C
CountyGrundy County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.23908, -93.63052
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic201 (2024)
Projected traffic251 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$998,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt C E over W Muddy CR built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt C E over W 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rt C E over W Muddy CR carry?

About 201 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Rt C E over W Muddy CR?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rt C E over W Muddy CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.