US Bridges

Mo 126 E over Is 49

Good

Barton County, Missouri · S 26 T 31 N R 31 W · Structure no. 32817

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
186 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
952
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 126 E over Is 49 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 126 E over Is 49 in Barton County, Missouri. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 952 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,380 by 2044. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMo 126 E
CrossesIs 49
LocationS 26 T 31 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 126
Coordinates37.39848, -94.29984
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic952 (2024)
Projected traffic1,380 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 126 E over Is 49 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 126 E over Is 49 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 126 E over Is 49 carry?

About 952 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mo 126 E over Is 49?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 126 E over Is 49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.