US Bridges

January ST over W Muddy CR

FairPosted for load

Mercer County, Missouri · S 6 T 63 N R 24 W · Structure no. 19580

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

January ST over W Muddy CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying January ST over W Muddy CR in Mercer County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 95 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesJanuary ST
CrossesW Muddy CR
LocationS 6 T 63 N R 24 W
RouteCounty Highway 226
Coordinates40.28303, -93.64564
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic22 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was January ST over W Muddy CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is January ST over W Muddy 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does January ST over W Muddy CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is January ST over W Muddy CR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns January ST over W Muddy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.