US Bridges

Holden ST S over US 50

Fair

Johnson County, Missouri · S 13 T 46 N R 26 W · Structure no. 280

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
229 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,633
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holden ST S over US 50 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Holden ST S over US 50 in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 5,633 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,731 by 2044. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHolden ST S
CrossesUS 50
LocationS 13 T 46 N R 26 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.77536, -93.73971
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,633 (2024)
Projected traffic8,731 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Holden ST S over US 50 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holden ST 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Holden ST S over US 50 carry?

About 5,633 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Holden ST S over US 50?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Holden ST S over US 50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.