US Bridges

Or 49 S over Deer CR

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 3 T 41 N R 31 W · Structure no. 4921

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
555
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 49 S over Deer CR is a concrete slab carrying Or 49 S over Deer CR in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 555 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 749 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOr 49 S
CrossesDeer CR
LocationS 3 T 41 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates38.3909, -94.34483
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic555 (2024)
Projected traffic749 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 49 S over Deer CR built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 49 S over Deer 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 October 2023.

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

About 555 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Or 49 S over Deer CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Or 49 S over Deer CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.