US Bridges

Fort RD over Muddy CR

Good

Linn County, Missouri · S 20 T 58 N R 20 W · Structure no. 22355

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fort RD over Muddy CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fort RD over Muddy CR in Linn County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2044. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFort RD
CrossesMuddy CR
LocationS 20 T 58 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 352
Coordinates39.82357, -93.16736
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic33 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Fort RD over Muddy CR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fort RD over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Fort RD over Muddy CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fort RD over Muddy CR?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Fort RD over Muddy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.