US Bridges

Rt M E over Mud CR

FairPosted for load

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 19 T 27 N R 10 E · Structure no. 8806

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
198
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M E over Mud CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt M E over Mud CR in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 198 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 277 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesRt M E
CrossesMud CR
LocationS 19 T 27 N R 10 E
RouteState Highway 0M
Coordinates36.97663, -90.00256
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2024)
Projected traffic277 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$764,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt M E over Mud CR built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M 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 October 2024.

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

About 198 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt M E over Mud CR?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M E over Mud CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.