Garner ST over W Muddy CR
PoorPosted for loadMercer County, Missouri · S 6 T 64 N R 24 W · Structure no. 18096
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Garner ST over W Muddy CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garner ST over W Muddy CR in Mercer County, Missouri. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 105 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 4 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Garner ST over W Muddy CR built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Garner ST over W 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Garner ST over W Muddy CR carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Garner ST over W Muddy CR?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Garner ST over W Muddy CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.