US Bridges

US 36 W over Mussel Fork CR

Fair

Macon County, Missouri · S 7 T 57 N R 17 W · Structure no. 30343

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
363 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,707
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 W over Mussel Fork CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 W over Mussel Fork CR in Macon County, Missouri. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 3,707 vehicles a day, roughly 51% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,487 by 2044. The structure is 363 ft (110.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 36 W
CrossesMussel Fork CR
LocationS 7 T 57 N R 17 W
RouteU.S. Route 36
Coordinates39.75936, -92.85576
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length363 ft (110.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,707 (2024)
Projected traffic6,487 by 2044
Trucks51%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 36 W over Mussel Fork CR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 36 W over Mussel Fork 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 36 W over Mussel Fork CR carry?

About 3,707 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 51% are trucks.

How long is US 36 W over Mussel Fork CR?

The structure is 363 ft (110.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 W over Mussel Fork CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.