US Bridges

Rt Tt E over Is 49

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 4 T 40 N R 31 W · Structure no. 1838

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
386
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Tt E over Is 49 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rt Tt E over Is 49 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 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 386 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 521 by 2044. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Tt E
CrossesIs 49
LocationS 4 T 40 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 0TT
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.29334, -94.35698
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic386 (2024)
Projected traffic521 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Tt E over Is 49 built?

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

What condition is Rt Tt E over Is 49 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Tt E over Is 49 carry?

About 386 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt Tt E over Is 49?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Tt E over Is 49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.