US Bridges

US 50 E over Lamine Rvr

Fair

Morgan County, Missouri · S 12 T 45 N R 19 W · Structure no. 983

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
898 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,190
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 E over Lamine Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 E over Lamine Rvr in Morgan County, Missouri. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5,190 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,083 by 2044. The structure is 898 ft (273.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesUS 50 E
CrossesLamine Rvr
LocationS 12 T 45 N R 19 W
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.68144, -92.95096
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length898 ft (273.7 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,190 (2024)
Projected traffic9,083 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 E over Lamine Rvr built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 E over Lamine 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 2025.

How much traffic does US 50 E over Lamine Rvr carry?

About 5,190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 50 E over Lamine Rvr?

The structure is 898 ft (273.7 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 E over Lamine Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.