US Bridges

Mo 139 S over Br Lit Muddy CR

Fair

Linn County, Missouri · S 13 T 60 N R 22 W · Structure no. 9205

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
264
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 139 S over Br Lit Muddy CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 139 S over Br Lit Muddy CR in Linn County, Missouri. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 6 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 264 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesMo 139 S
CrossesBr Lit Muddy CR
LocationS 13 T 60 N R 22 W
RouteState Highway 139
Coordinates40.0182, -93.31228
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264 (2024)
Projected traffic330 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 139 S over Br Lit Muddy CR built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 139 S over Br Lit 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 Mo 139 S over Br Lit Muddy CR carry?

About 264 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mo 139 S over Br Lit Muddy CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 139 S over Br Lit Muddy CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.