Is 49 S over Muddy CR
PoorBates County, Missouri · S 20 T 38 N R 31 W · Structure no. 4967
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,398
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 49 S over Muddy CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 49 S over Muddy CR in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 65 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 3 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 7,398 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,947 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 49 S over Muddy CR built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Is 49 S over Muddy 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Is 49 S over Muddy CR carry?
About 7,398 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is Is 49 S over Muddy CR?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Is 49 S over Muddy CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.