US Bridges

Jasper RD over Muddy CR

Good

Mercer County, Missouri · S 1 T 63 N R 24 W · Structure no. 19842

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jasper RD over Muddy CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Jasper RD over Muddy CR in Mercer County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesJasper RD
CrossesMuddy CR
LocationS 1 T 63 N R 24 W
RouteCounty Highway 236
Coordinates40.27978, -93.55383
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic39 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Jasper RD over Muddy CR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jasper RD over Muddy CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Jasper RD over Muddy CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Jasper RD over Muddy CR?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Jasper RD over Muddy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.