US Bridges

Claycomb RD over Muddy CR

Good

Pettis County, Missouri · S 34 T 47 N R 21 W · Structure no. 24027

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Claycomb RD over Muddy CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Claycomb RD over Muddy CR in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2044. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesClaycomb RD
CrossesMuddy CR
LocationS 34 T 47 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 451
Coordinates38.80334, -93.22323
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length124 ft (37.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic51 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Claycomb RD over Muddy CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Claycomb 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 Claycomb RD over Muddy CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Claycomb RD over Muddy CR?

The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Claycomb RD over Muddy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.