Is 49 S over US 160
PoorBarton County, Missouri · S 26 T 32 N R 31 W · Structure no. 2348
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 164 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,412
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 49 S over US 160 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 49 S over US 160 in Barton County, Missouri. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 7,412 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,971 by 2044. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 49 S over US 160 built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Is 49 S over US 160 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Is 49 S over US 160 carry?
About 7,412 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is Is 49 S over US 160?
The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Is 49 S over US 160?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.