US Bridges

Tuscan RD over Muddy CR

Fair

Sullivan County, Missouri · S 12 T 61 N R 22 W · Structure no. 31466

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tuscan RD over Muddy CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tuscan RD over Muddy CR in Sullivan County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTuscan RD
CrossesMuddy CR
LocationS 12 T 61 N R 22 W
RouteCounty Highway 446
CountySullivan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.09964, -93.32411
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic39 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tuscan RD over Muddy CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tuscan RD 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Tuscan RD over Muddy CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tuscan RD over Muddy CR?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Tuscan RD over Muddy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.