US Bridges

Is 49 S over Miami CR

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 8 T 39 N R 31 W · Structure no. 3618

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
297 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,951
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 49 S over Miami CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 49 S over Miami CR in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 6,951 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,164 by 2044. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 49 S
CrossesMiami CR
LocationS 8 T 39 N R 31 W
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates38.177, -94.35401
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,951 (2024)
Projected traffic12,164 by 2044
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Is 49 S over Miami CR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 49 S over Miami 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Is 49 S over Miami CR carry?

About 6,951 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Is 49 S over Miami CR?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Is 49 S over Miami CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.