US Bridges

Militia DR S over US 50

Good

Cole County, Missouri · S 25 T 44 N R 12 W · Structure no. 4389

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,652
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Militia DR S over US 50 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Militia DR S over US 50 in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 4,652 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,443 by 2044. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMilitia DR S
CrossesUS 50
LocationS 25 T 44 N R 12 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.53686, -92.07479
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,652 (2024)
Projected traffic7,443 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Militia DR S over US 50 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Militia DR 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 Militia DR S over US 50 carry?

About 4,652 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Militia DR S over US 50?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Militia DR S over US 50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.