Bison ST over Lit Muddy CR
PoorPosted for loadMercer County, Missouri · S 9 T 66 N R 23 W · Structure no. 14920
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bison ST over Lit Muddy CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bison ST over Lit Muddy CR in Mercer County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 3 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bison ST over Lit Muddy CR built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bison ST over Lit Muddy CR 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Bison ST over Lit Muddy CR carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bison ST over Lit Muddy CR?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Bison ST over Lit Muddy CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.