US Bridges

Mo 291 S over US 50

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 8 T 47 N R 31 W · Structure no. 35460

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,674
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 291 S over US 50 is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 291 S over US 50 in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 18,674 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,210 by 2044. The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 291 S
CrossesUS 50
LocationS 8 T 47 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 291
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.90313, -94.37634
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,674 (2024)
Projected traffic25,210 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 291 S over US 50 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 291 S 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 S over US 50 carry?

About 18,674 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mo 291 S over US 50?

The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 291 S over US 50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.