US Bridges

Rt P E over Muddy CR

Fair

Linn County, Missouri · S 5 T 58 N R 20 W · Structure no. 7448

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
238
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt P E over Muddy CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt P E over Muddy CR in Linn County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 238 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 298 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesRt P E
CrossesMuddy CR
LocationS 5 T 58 N R 20 W
RouteState Highway 0P
CountyLinn County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.87831, -93.16332
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic238 (2024)
Projected traffic298 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 Rt P E over Muddy CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt P E over 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rt P E over Muddy CR carry?

About 238 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt P E over Muddy CR?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt P E over Muddy CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.