US Bridges

County RD 216 over Muddy CR

Good

Livingston County, Missouri · S 5 T 58 N R 22 W · Structure no. 18526

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 216 over Muddy CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County RD 216 over Muddy CR in Livingston County, Missouri. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2044. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty RD 216
CrossesMuddy CR
LocationS 5 T 58 N R 22 W
RouteCounty Highway 188
Coordinates39.87935, -93.39722
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 County RD 216 over Muddy CR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 216 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County RD 216 over Muddy CR carry?

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

How long is County RD 216 over Muddy CR?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 216 over Muddy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.