US Bridges

Rt E S over Mud CR

Poor

Ray County, Missouri · S 18 T 54 N R 27 W · Structure no. 6899

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
141
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt E S over Mud CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt E S over Mud CR in Ray County, Missouri. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 141 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesRt E S
CrossesMud CR
LocationS 18 T 54 N R 27 W
RouteState Highway 0E
CountyRay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.4907, -93.86984
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2024)
Projected traffic204 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt E S over Mud CR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt E S over Mud CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

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

About 141 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Rt E S over Mud CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt E S over Mud CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.