US Bridges

Rt H E over Mussel CR

Fair

Sullivan County, Missouri · S 23 T 62 N R 18 W · Structure no. 33356

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
84
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H E over Mussel CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rt H E over Mussel CR in Sullivan County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 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 84 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2044. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt H E
CrossesMussel CR
LocationS 23 T 62 N R 18 W
RouteState Highway 0H
Coordinates40.16067, -92.89044
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2024)
Projected traffic105 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt H E over Mussel CR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt H E over Mussel 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Rt H E over Mussel CR carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt H E over Mussel CR?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H E over Mussel CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.