US Bridges

Independence ST over Muddy CR

Fair

Mercer County, Missouri · S 25 T 64 N R 24 W · Structure no. 19920

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Independence ST over Muddy CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Independence ST over Muddy CR in Mercer County, Missouri. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesIndependence ST
CrossesMuddy CR
LocationS 25 T 64 N R 24 W
RouteCounty Highway 240
Coordinates40.30864, -93.553
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic33 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 Independence ST over Muddy CR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

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

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Independence ST over Muddy CR?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Independence ST over Muddy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.