US Bridges

US 50 E over Hudleys Br

Fair

Franklin County, Missouri · S 31 T 43 N R 1 E · Structure no. 4962

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,368
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 E over Hudleys Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 50 E over Hudleys Br in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 99 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 5 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 13,368 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,399 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 50 E
CrossesHudleys Br
LocationS 31 T 43 N R 1 E
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyFranklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.43618, -90.94429
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,368 (2024)
Projected traffic25,399 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 US 50 E over Hudleys Br built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is US 50 E over Hudleys Br 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 E over Hudleys Br carry?

About 13,368 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 50 E over Hudleys Br?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 50 E over Hudleys Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.