US Bridges

CO RD NE 671 over Mulkey CR

PoorClosed to traffic

Johnson County, Missouri · S 1 T 47 N R 25 W · Structure no. 17718

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2022
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD NE 671 over Mulkey CR is a steel truss - thru carrying CO RD NE 671 over Mulkey CR in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO RD NE 671
CrossesMulkey CR
LocationS 1 T 47 N R 25 W
RouteCounty Highway 161
Coordinates38.89757, -93.6147
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic64 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$399,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD NE 671 over Mulkey CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD NE 671 over Mulkey 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 2022.

How much traffic does CO RD NE 671 over Mulkey CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD NE 671 over Mulkey CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD NE 671 over Mulkey CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.