Rt J E over Mussel Fk
PoorPosted for loadMacon County, Missouri · S 6 T 59 N R 17 W · Structure no. 6868
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 174 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 127
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt J E over Mussel Fk is a steel truss - thru carrying Rt J E over Mussel Fk in Macon County, Missouri. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 127 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 159 by 2044. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt J E over Mussel Fk built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt J E over Mussel Fk in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Rt J E over Mussel Fk carry?
About 127 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Rt J E over Mussel Fk?
The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Rt J E over Mussel Fk?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.