US Bridges

Or 49 S over Dry Br

Good

Barton County, Missouri · S 13 T 32 N R 31 W · Structure no. 2410

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
58
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 49 S over Dry Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Or 49 S over Dry Br in Barton 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 58 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOr 49 S
CrossesDry Br
LocationS 13 T 32 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates37.52088, -94.29632
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2024)
Projected traffic84 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Or 49 S over Dry Br built?

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

What condition is Or 49 S over Dry Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Or 49 S over Dry Br carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Or 49 S over Dry Br?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Or 49 S over Dry Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.