US Bridges

Or 49 S over Lit Dry Wood CR

Fair

Barton County, Missouri · S 25 T 33 N R 31 W · Structure no. 32878

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 49 S over Lit Dry Wood CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Or 49 S over Lit Dry Wood CR in Barton County, Missouri. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 31 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesOr 49 S
CrossesLit Dry Wood CR
LocationS 25 T 33 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates37.57393, -94.29355
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2024)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 49 S over Lit Dry Wood CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

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

About 31 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

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

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Or 49 S over Lit Dry Wood CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.