US 36 E over Mussel Fk
FairLinn County, Missouri · S 7 T 57 N R 17 W · Structure no. 4823
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 325 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,524
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 36 E over Mussel Fk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 E over Mussel Fk in Linn County, Missouri. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 74 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.
It carries about 9,524 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,667 by 2044. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 US 36 E over Mussel Fk built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is US 36 E over Mussel Fk 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US 36 E over Mussel Fk carry?
About 9,524 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.
How long is US 36 E over Mussel Fk?
The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 36 E over Mussel Fk?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.