US Bridges

US 50 E over Devils Br

Fair

Johnson County, Missouri · S 15 T 46 N R 26 W · Structure no. 3982

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,527
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 E over Devils Br is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 E over Devils Br in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 9,527 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,672 by 2044. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 50 E
CrossesDevils Br
LocationS 15 T 46 N R 26 W
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.7762, -93.77528
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,527 (2024)
Projected traffic16,672 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 Devils Br built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 E over Devils Br 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 US 50 E over Devils Br carry?

About 9,527 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 50 E over Devils Br?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 E over Devils Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.