US Bridges

US 50 E over Schulte CR

Good

Gasconade County, Missouri · S 7 T 43 N R 5 W · Structure no. 3338

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
161 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,049
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 E over Schulte CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 50 E over Schulte CR in Gasconade County, Missouri. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 3,049 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,336 by 2044. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesUS 50 E
CrossesSchulte CR
LocationS 7 T 43 N R 5 W
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.48829, -91.51926
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,049 (2024)
Projected traffic5,336 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Schulte CR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 E over Schulte CR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 50 E over Schulte CR carry?

About 3,049 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 50 E over Schulte CR?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 E over Schulte CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.