US 50 E over Muddy CR
PoorPettis County, Missouri · S 35 T 46 N R 22 W · Structure no. 2311
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 289 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,284
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 E over Muddy CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 E over Muddy CR in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.
It carries about 8,284 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,497 by 2044. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 US 50 E over Muddy CR built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 E 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US 50 E over Muddy CR carry?
About 8,284 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 50 E over Muddy CR?
The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 E over Muddy CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.