US Bridges

Chestnut ST S over US 50

Good

Cole County, Missouri · S 17 T 44 N R 11 W · Structure no. 34791

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
338
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chestnut ST S over US 50 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Chestnut ST S over US 50 in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 338 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 541 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChestnut ST S
CrossesUS 50
LocationS 17 T 44 N R 11 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.567, -92.1651
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic338 (2024)
Projected traffic541 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chestnut ST S over US 50 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chestnut ST S over US 50 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Chestnut ST S over US 50 carry?

About 338 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Chestnut ST S over US 50?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Chestnut ST S over US 50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.