US Bridges

Clark Ave E over US 50

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 27 T 44 N R 11 W · Structure no. 400

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
139 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,214
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark Ave E over US 50 is a concrete frame carrying Clark Ave E over US 50 in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 5,214 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,342 by 2044. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesClark Ave E
CrossesUS 50
LocationS 27 T 44 N R 11 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCole County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.56405, -92.16099
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,214 (2024)
Projected traffic8,342 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Clark Ave E over US 50 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark Ave E over US 50 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 Clark Ave E over US 50 carry?

About 5,214 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Clark Ave E over US 50?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Clark Ave E over US 50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.