US Bridges

Or 49 S over Possum Br

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 5 T 39 N R 31 W · Structure no. 3666

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
54
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 49 S over Possum Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Or 49 S over Possum Br 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 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 54 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 73 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 49 S
CrossesPossum Br
LocationS 5 T 39 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 49
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.18916, -94.35108
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2024)
Projected traffic73 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Possum Br built?

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

What condition is Or 49 S over Possum 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Or 49 S over Possum Br carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Or 49 S over Possum Br?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Or 49 S over Possum Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.