Is 49 N over Muddy Br
FairBates County, Missouri · S 20 T 38 N R 31 W · Structure no. 2271
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 148 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,138
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 49 N over Muddy Br is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 49 N over Muddy Br 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 5 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 5,138 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,992 by 2044. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 49 N over Muddy Br built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Is 49 N over Muddy Br 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 Is 49 N over Muddy Br carry?
About 5,138 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is Is 49 N over Muddy Br?
The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Is 49 N over Muddy Br?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.