US Bridges

Rt J E over Mud CR

FairPosted for load

Randolph County, Missouri · S 9 T 55 N R 13 W · Structure no. 9533

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
271
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J E over Mud CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt J E over Mud CR in Randolph County, Missouri. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 271 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 339 by 2044. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesRt J E
CrossesMud CR
LocationS 9 T 55 N R 13 W
RouteState Highway 0J
CountyRandolph County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.57244, -92.37555
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic271 (2024)
Projected traffic339 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 J E over Mud CR built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt J 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 J E over Mud CR carry?

About 271 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt J E over Mud CR?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J E over Mud CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.