US Bridges

Old Route 50 over UP RR

Good

Cooper County, Missouri · S 5 T 45 N R 18 W · Structure no. 33104

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Route 50 over UP RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Route 50 over UP RR in Cooper County, Missouri. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Route 50
CrossesUP RR
LocationS 5 T 45 N R 18 W
RouteCounty Highway 344
Coordinates38.68785, -92.91622
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic52 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Route 50 over UP RR built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Route 50 over UP RR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Old Route 50 over UP RR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Old Route 50 over UP RR?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old Route 50 over UP RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.