US Bridges

US 65 N over Muddy CR

Good

Pettis County, Missouri · S 33 T 47 N R 21 W · Structure no. 2609

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
375 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,734
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 N over Muddy CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 N over Muddy CR in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 48 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 4,734 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,285 by 2044. The structure is 375 ft (114.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 65 N
CrossesMuddy CR
LocationS 33 T 47 N R 21 W
RouteU.S. Route 65
Coordinates38.80304, -93.22559
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length375 ft (114.4 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,734 (2024)
Projected traffic8,285 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 65 N over Muddy CR built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is US 65 N 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 65 N over Muddy CR carry?

About 4,734 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 65 N over Muddy CR?

The structure is 375 ft (114.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 N over Muddy CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.