US 50 E over Moreau Rvr
PoorCole County, Missouri · S 23 T 44 N R 11 W · Structure no. 522
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 577 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,742
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 E over Moreau Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 E over Moreau Rvr in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 65 years old, older 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 9,742 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,049 by 2044. The structure is 577 ft (175.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 E over Moreau Rvr built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is US 50 E 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 E over Moreau Rvr carry?
About 9,742 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 50 E over Moreau Rvr?
The structure is 577 ft (175.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 E over Moreau Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.