US Bridges

SW 50th RD over Trib Lit North Fk

FairPosted for load

Barton County, Missouri · S 19 T 31 N R 32 W · Structure no. 23626

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 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 concrete continuous slab carrying SW 50th RD over Trib Lit North Fk in Barton County, Missouri. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 105 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSW 50th RD
CrossesTrib Lit North Fk
LocationS 19 T 31 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 420
Coordinates37.43265, -94.48687
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 SW 50th RD over Trib Lit North Fk built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

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 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.