US Bridges

Bus 50 over Dickerson Creek

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 1 T 44 N R 13 W · Structure no. 28168

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus 50 over Dickerson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bus 50 over Dickerson Creek in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBus 50
CrossesDickerson Creek
LocationS 1 T 44 N R 13 W
RouteCounty Highway 231
CountyCole County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.58383, -92.30311
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Bus 50 over Dickerson Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bus 50 over Dickerson Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Bus 50 over Dickerson Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bus 50 over Dickerson Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Bus 50 over Dickerson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.