US Bridges

US 50 E over Crd Big Horn DR

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 7 T 44 N R 12 W · Structure no. 3424

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,616
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 E over Crd Big Horn DR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 50 E over Crd Big Horn DR in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 9,616 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,828 by 2044. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 50 E
CrossesCrd Big Horn DR
LocationS 7 T 44 N R 12 W
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.57675, -92.2891
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,616 (2024)
Projected traffic16,828 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
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 Crd Big Horn DR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is US 50 E over Crd Big Horn DR 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 Crd Big Horn DR carry?

About 9,616 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 50 E over Crd Big Horn DR?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 E over Crd Big Horn DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.