US Bridges

Rt M E over Lit Muddy CR

Good

Mercer County, Missouri · S 22 T 66 N R 23 W · Structure no. 36649

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M E over Lit Muddy CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Rt M E over Lit Muddy CR in Mercer County, Missouri. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 725 by 2044. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesRt M E
CrossesLit Muddy CR
LocationS 22 T 66 N R 23 W
RouteState Highway 0M
Coordinates40.51289, -93.48682
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length124 ft (37.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2024)
Projected traffic725 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt M E over Lit Muddy CR built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M E over Lit 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Rt M E over Lit Muddy CR carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Rt M E over Lit Muddy CR?

The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M E over Lit Muddy CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.