US Bridges

Rt D S over US 50

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 2 T 44 N R 13 W · Structure no. 3400

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
289 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,699
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D S over US 50 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt D S over US 50 in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,699 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,718 by 2044. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRt D S
CrossesUS 50
LocationS 2 T 44 N R 13 W
RouteState Highway 0D
Coordinates38.58638, -92.32547
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,699 (2024)
Projected traffic2,718 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt D S over US 50 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt D 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rt D S over US 50 carry?

About 1,699 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt D S over US 50?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Rt D S over US 50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.