US Bridges

Rt Y E over Muddy CR

Fair

Pettis County, Missouri · S 3 T 45 N R 23 W · Structure no. 7778

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
816
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Y E over Muddy CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Y E over Muddy CR in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 70 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 816 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,306 by 2044. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Y E
CrossesMuddy CR
LocationS 3 T 45 N R 23 W
RouteState Highway 0Y
CountyPettis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.71027, -93.44729
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic816 (2024)
Projected traffic1,306 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Rt Y E over Muddy CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Rt Y E over Muddy CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Y E over Muddy CR carry?

About 816 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rt Y E over Muddy CR?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Y E over Muddy CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.