US Bridges

Mo 5 S over Muddy CR

Good

Linn County, Missouri · S 30 T 58 N R 20 W · Structure no. 29115

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,460
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 5 S over Muddy CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 5 S over Muddy CR in Linn County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,460 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,898 by 2044. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesMo 5 S
CrossesMuddy CR
LocationS 30 T 58 N R 20 W
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates39.81, -93.17516
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,460 (2024)
Projected traffic1,898 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 5 S over Muddy CR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 5 S 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 5 S over Muddy CR carry?

About 1,460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Mo 5 S over Muddy CR?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 5 S over Muddy CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.