US Bridges

Rp US50E to US54E over US 50

Poor

Cole County, Missouri · S 12 T 44 N R 12 W · Structure no. 1179

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,055
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rp US50E to US54E over US 50 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rp US50E to US54E 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,055 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,096 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).

Location

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CarriesRp US50E to US54E
CrossesUS 50
LocationS 12 T 44 N R 12 W
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCole County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.5813, -92.18313
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 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 traffic8,055 (2024)
Projected traffic14,096 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 SystemYes

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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rp US50E to US54E over US 50 built?

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

What condition is Rp US50E to US54E over US 50 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Rp US50E to US54E over US 50 carry?

About 8,055 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rp US50E to US54E 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 Rp US50E to US54E over US 50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.