US Bridges

Pvt Overpass S over US 50

FairClosed to traffic

Cole County, Missouri · S 12 T 44 N R 12 W · Structure no. 1178

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pvt Overpass S over US 50 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pvt Overpass S over US 50 in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2 by 2044. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPvt Overpass S
CrossesUS 50
LocationS 12 T 44 N R 12 W
Coordinates38.58177, -92.18379
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2024)
Projected traffic2 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pvt Overpass S over US 50 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pvt Overpass S over US 50 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Pvt Overpass S over US 50 carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pvt Overpass S over US 50?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pvt Overpass S over US 50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.