US Bridges

Fairway RD over Muddy CR

Poor

Nodaway County, Missouri · S 13 T 65 N R 37 W · Structure no. 35439

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairway RD over Muddy CR is a concrete slab carrying Fairway RD over Muddy CR in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesFairway RD
CrossesMuddy CR
LocationS 13 T 65 N R 37 W
RouteCounty Highway 356
CountyNodaway County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.44828, -95.00561
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Fairway RD over Muddy CR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairway RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does Fairway RD over Muddy CR carry?

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

How long is Fairway RD over Muddy CR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Fairway RD over Muddy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.