US Bridges

Mo 291 N over US 50

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Missouri · S 8 T 47 N R 31 W · Structure no. 1443

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,218
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 291 N over US 50 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mo 291 N over US 50 in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 58 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 16,218 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,894 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 291 N
CrossesUS 50
LocationS 8 T 47 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 291
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.90323, -94.36331
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,218 (2024)
Projected traffic21,894 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 291 N over US 50 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Mo 291 N over US 50 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 291 N over US 50 carry?

About 16,218 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mo 291 N over US 50?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 291 N over US 50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.