Smelser RD over Muddy CR
GoodPettis County, Missouri · S 4 T 46 N R 21 W · Structure no. 16044
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 183 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smelser RD over Muddy CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smelser RD over Muddy CR in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Smelser RD over Muddy CR built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smelser RD over 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Smelser RD over Muddy CR carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Smelser RD over Muddy CR?
The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Smelser RD over Muddy CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.