US Bridges

NW 50th ST over Thompson Rvr

Fair

Grundy County, Missouri · S 22 T 62 N R 25 W · Structure no. 17741

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
323 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 50th ST over Thompson Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW 50th ST over Thompson Rvr in Grundy County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2044. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesNW 50th ST
CrossesThompson Rvr
LocationS 22 T 62 N R 25 W
RouteCounty Highway 161
Coordinates40.1477, -93.70168
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length323 ft (98.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic58 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 NW 50th ST over Thompson Rvr built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 50th ST over Thompson Rvr 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does NW 50th ST over Thompson Rvr carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NW 50th ST over Thompson Rvr?

The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns NW 50th ST over Thompson Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.