US Bridges

US 36 W over Muddy CR Drain Dtc

Fair

Livingston County, Missouri · S 6 T 57 N R 22 W · Structure no. 6096

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,668
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 W over Muddy CR Drain Dtc is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 W over Muddy CR Drain Dtc in Livingston County, Missouri. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 77 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 3,668 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,419 by 2044. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 36 W
CrossesMuddy CR Drain Dtc
LocationS 6 T 57 N R 22 W
RouteU.S. Route 36
Coordinates39.77708, -93.41534
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,668 (2024)
Projected traffic6,419 by 2044
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 36 W over Muddy CR Drain Dtc built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US 36 W over Muddy CR Drain Dtc 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 36 W over Muddy CR Drain Dtc carry?

About 3,668 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 36 W over Muddy CR Drain Dtc?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 W over Muddy CR Drain Dtc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.