US Bridges

US 50 E over Mo 179

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 10 T 44 N R 13 W · Structure no. 3294

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,013
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 E over Mo 179 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 E over Mo 179 in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 15,013 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,273 by 2044. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 50 E
CrossesMo 179
LocationS 10 T 44 N R 13 W
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.58162, -92.23135
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,013 (2024)
Projected traffic26,273 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 E over Mo 179 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 E over Mo 179 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 Mo 179 carry?

About 15,013 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 50 E over Mo 179?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 E over Mo 179?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.