US Bridges

Rp BU50 to US54E E over Cst W Dunklin ST

Good

Cole County, Missouri · S 7 T 44 N R 11 W · Structure no. 3912

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,701
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rp BU50 to US54E E over Cst W Dunklin ST is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rp BU50 to US54E E over Cst W Dunklin ST in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,701 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,977 by 2044. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRp BU50 to US54E E
CrossesCst W Dunklin ST
LocationS 7 T 44 N R 11 W
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates38.57699, -92.18293
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,701 (2024)
Projected traffic2,977 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rp BU50 to US54E E over Cst W Dunklin ST built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rp BU50 to US54E E over Cst W Dunklin ST 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 Rp BU50 to US54E E over Cst W Dunklin ST carry?

About 1,701 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rp BU50 to US54E E over Cst W Dunklin ST?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rp BU50 to US54E E over Cst W Dunklin ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.