US Bridges

Or 49 S over Possum CR

Poor

Bates County, Missouri · S 5 T 39 N R 31 W · Structure no. 4676

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
156 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
42
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 49 S over Possum CR is a concrete slab carrying Or 49 S over Possum CR in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 42 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 49 S
CrossesPossum CR
LocationS 5 T 39 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 49
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.18841, -94.3523
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2024)
Projected traffic57 by 2044
Trucks14%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$775,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 49 S over Possum CR built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 49 S over Possum CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

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

About 42 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Or 49 S over Possum CR?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Or 49 S over Possum CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.