Chevalier RD over Muddy CR
PoorPosted for loadPettis County, Missouri · S 30 T 46 N R 22 W · Structure no. 23737
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 146 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chevalier RD over Muddy CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Chevalier RD over Muddy CR in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 95 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2044. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chevalier RD over Muddy CR built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Chevalier 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Chevalier RD over Muddy CR carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Chevalier RD over Muddy CR?
The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Chevalier RD over Muddy CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.