US Bridges

US 50 E over Sulthaus CR

Fair

Gasconade County, Missouri · S 12 T 43 N R 6 W · Structure no. 3542

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,049
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 E over Sulthaus CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 50 E over Sulthaus 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 3,049 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,336 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 50 E
CrossesSulthaus CR
LocationS 12 T 43 N R 6 W
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyGasconade County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.48357, -91.54921
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,049 (2024)
Projected traffic5,336 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
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 Sulthaus CR built?

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

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

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

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

How long is US 50 E over Sulthaus CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 50 E over Sulthaus CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.