US Bridges

Rp BU50 to US54W W over Wears CR

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 12 T 44 N R 12 W · Structure no. 3922

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,808
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rp BU50 to US54W W over Wears CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rp BU50 to US54W W over Wears CR 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 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 2,808 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,914 by 2044. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRp BU50 to US54W W
CrossesWears CR
LocationS 12 T 44 N R 12 W
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCole County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.57636, -92.18499
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,808 (2024)
Projected traffic4,914 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rp BU50 to US54W W over Wears CR built?

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

What condition is Rp BU50 to US54W W over Wears CR 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 Rp BU50 to US54W W over Wears CR carry?

About 2,808 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rp BU50 to US54W W over Wears CR?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rp BU50 to US54W W over Wears CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.