US Bridges

US 50 E over Sanford CR

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 4 T 43 N R 10 W · Structure no. 2728

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,597
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 E over Sanford CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 50 E over Sanford CR in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 8,597 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,045 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 50 E
CrossesSanford CR
LocationS 4 T 43 N R 10 W
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyCole County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.50728, -92.03162
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating87.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,597 (2024)
Projected traffic15,045 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 E over Sanford CR built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 E over Sanford 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 50 E over Sanford CR carry?

About 8,597 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 50 E over Sanford CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 50 E over Sanford CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.