US Bridges

Rt Ww E over Mud CR

Fair

Pike County, Missouri · S 8 T 52 N R 1 E · Structure no. 339

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
878
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ww E over Mud CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Ww E over Mud CR in Pike County, Missouri. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 66 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 878 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,273 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesRt Ww E
CrossesMud CR
LocationS 8 T 52 N R 1 E
RouteState Highway 0WW
Coordinates39.29816, -90.92562
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic878 (2024)
Projected traffic1,273 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Ww E over Mud CR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Rt Ww E over Mud 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Ww E over Mud CR carry?

About 878 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ww E over Mud CR?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ww E over Mud CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.