US Bridges

US 50 E over Laughlin CR

Fair

Osage County, Missouri · S 7 T 43 N R 8 W · Structure no. 3824

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,203
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 E over Laughlin CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 50 E over Laughlin CR in Osage 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 10,203 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,855 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesUS 50 E
CrossesLaughlin CR
LocationS 7 T 43 N R 8 W
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.49356, -91.86156
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,203 (2024)
Projected traffic17,855 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Laughlin CR built?

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

What condition is US 50 E over Laughlin CR 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 Laughlin CR carry?

About 10,203 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 50 E over Laughlin CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns US 50 E over Laughlin CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.