Richey RD over Lit Muddy CR
PoorClosed to trafficPettis County, Missouri · S 16 T 46 N R 22 W · Structure no. 15372
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Richey RD over Lit Muddy CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Richey RD over Lit Muddy CR in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2 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 6 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Richey RD over Lit Muddy CR built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Richey 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 Richey RD over Lit Muddy CR carry?
About 6 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Richey RD over Lit Muddy CR?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Richey RD over Lit Muddy CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.