US Bridges

Or 49 N over Br of Muddy CR

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 9 T 38 N R 31 W · Structure no. 2270

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 49 N over Br of Muddy CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Or 49 N over Br of Muddy 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 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesOr 49 N
CrossesBr of Muddy CR
LocationS 9 T 38 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates38.08931, -94.34934
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic14 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 49 N over Br of Muddy CR built?

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

What condition is Or 49 N over Br of Muddy 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Or 49 N over Br of Muddy CR carry?

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

How long is Or 49 N over Br of Muddy CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Or 49 N over Br of Muddy CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.