US Bridges

Concord ST over Muddy CR

PoorPosted for load

Mercer County, Missouri · S 28 T 66 N R 23 W · Structure no. 15031

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Concord ST over Muddy CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Concord ST over Muddy CR in Mercer County, Missouri. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 115 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 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesConcord ST
CrossesMuddy CR
LocationS 28 T 66 N R 23 W
RouteCounty Highway 82
Coordinates40.49108, -93.49625
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic6 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$494,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Concord ST over Muddy CR built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Concord ST over 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 Concord ST over Muddy CR carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Concord ST over Muddy CR?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Concord ST over Muddy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.