US Bridges

Is 49 N over US 160

Poor

Barton County, Missouri · S 26 T 32 N R 31 W · Structure no. 2349

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
7,069
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 49 N over US 160 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 49 N 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 7,069 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,371 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).

CarriesIs 49 N
CrossesUS 160
LocationS 26 T 32 N R 31 W
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates37.49381, -94.29975
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,069 (2024)
Projected traffic12,371 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 49 N 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 N 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 N over US 160 carry?

About 7,069 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Is 49 N 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 N over US 160?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.