US Bridges

SW 50th RD over Trib Lit North Fk

Fair

Barton County, Missouri · S 14 T 31 N R 33 W · Structure no. 23619

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 50th RD over Trib Lit North Fk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 50th RD over Trib Lit North Fk in Barton County, Missouri. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSW 50th RD
CrossesTrib Lit North Fk
LocationS 14 T 31 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 419
Coordinates37.43359, -94.52214
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SW 50th RD over Trib Lit North Fk built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 50th RD over Trib Lit North Fk 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SW 50th RD over Trib Lit North Fk carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SW 50th RD over Trib Lit North Fk?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SW 50th RD over Trib Lit North Fk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.