178th ST over Muddy CR
PoorClosed to trafficNodaway County, Missouri · S 4 T 65 N R 37 W · Structure no. 13211
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2020
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
178th ST over Muddy CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 178th ST over Muddy CR in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 85 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 178th ST over Muddy CR built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is 178th ST over 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 December 2020.
How much traffic does 178th ST over Muddy CR carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 178th ST over Muddy CR?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns 178th ST over Muddy CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.