US Bridges

Farm RD 2050 over Hudson CR

Fair

Barry County, Missouri · S 20 T 25 N R 27 W · Structure no. 18849

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 2050 over Hudson CR is a concrete slab carrying Farm RD 2050 over Hudson CR in Barry County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFarm RD 2050
CrossesHudson CR
LocationS 20 T 25 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 202
Coordinates36.85586, -93.9188
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
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic85 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Farm RD 2050 over Hudson CR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm RD 2050 over Hudson 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Farm RD 2050 over Hudson CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 2050 over Hudson CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 2050 over Hudson CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.