US Bridges

Or 49 S over Br Bones CR

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 27 T 41 N R 31 W · Structure no. 2307

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 49 S over Br Bones CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Or 49 S over Br Bones 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 28 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOr 49 S
CrossesBr Bones CR
LocationS 27 T 41 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates38.332, -94.34577
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2024)
Projected traffic38 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 S over Br Bones CR built?

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

What condition is Or 49 S over Br Bones 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 S over Br Bones CR carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Or 49 S over Br Bones CR?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Or 49 S over Br Bones CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.