US Bridges

Is 49 S over Lit Dry Wood CR

Poor

Barton County, Missouri · S 25 T 33 N R 31 W · Structure no. 2408

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,234
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 49 S over Lit Dry Wood CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Is 49 S over Lit Dry Wood CR in Barton County, Missouri. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 15,234 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,660 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesIs 49 S
CrossesLit Dry Wood CR
LocationS 25 T 33 N R 31 W
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates37.57398, -94.29432
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,234 (2024)
Projected traffic26,660 by 2044
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 49 S over Lit Dry Wood CR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 49 S over Lit Dry Wood CR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Is 49 S over Lit Dry Wood CR carry?

About 15,234 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Is 49 S over Lit Dry Wood CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Is 49 S over Lit Dry Wood CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.