US Bridges

US 50 W over Moreau Rvr

Poor

Cole County, Missouri · S 23 T 44 N R 11 W · Structure no. 3558

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
477 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,565
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 W over Moreau Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 W over Moreau Rvr in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 9,565 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,739 by 2044. The structure is 477 ft (145.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 50 W
CrossesMoreau Rvr
LocationS 23 T 44 N R 11 W
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyCole County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.54053, -92.10644
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length477 ft (145.4 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,565 (2024)
Projected traffic16,739 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 W over Moreau Rvr built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 W over Moreau Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does US 50 W over Moreau Rvr carry?

About 9,565 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 50 W over Moreau Rvr?

The structure is 477 ft (145.4 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 W over Moreau Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.