US Bridges

Rt a E over Is 49

Poor

Bates County, Missouri · S 9 T 38 N R 31 W · Structure no. 2268

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,068
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt a E over Is 49 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt a 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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 4,068 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,492 by 2044. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesRt a E
CrossesIs 49
LocationS 9 T 38 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 0A
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.09725, -94.34889
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,068 (2024)
Projected traffic5,492 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt a E over Is 49 built?

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

What condition is Rt a E over Is 49 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 October 2024.

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

About 4,068 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rt a E over Is 49?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Rt a E over Is 49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.