US Bridges

Is 49 N over Mormon Fk CR

Poor

Bates County, Missouri · S 9 T 42 N R 31 W · Structure no. 1817

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,324
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 49 N over Mormon Fk CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 49 N over Mormon Fk CR in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 3 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 10,324 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,067 by 2044. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 49 N
CrossesMormon Fk CR
LocationS 9 T 42 N R 31 W
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates38.45406, -94.34199
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,324 (2024)
Projected traffic18,067 by 2044
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 49 N over Mormon Fk CR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 49 N over Mormon Fk 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 N over Mormon Fk CR carry?

About 10,324 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Is 49 N over Mormon Fk CR?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Is 49 N over Mormon Fk CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.