Walnut Grove RD over Lit Muddy CR
PoorPosted for loadPettis County, Missouri · S 11 T 46 N R 22 W · Structure no. 15073
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walnut Grove RD over Lit Muddy CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Walnut Grove RD over Lit Muddy CR in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walnut Grove RD over Lit Muddy CR built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Walnut Grove RD over Lit 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Walnut Grove RD over Lit Muddy CR carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Walnut Grove RD over Lit Muddy CR?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Walnut Grove RD over Lit Muddy CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.