US Bridges

Is 49 S over Park Br

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 32 T 39 N R 31 W · Structure no. 5027

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,153
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 49 S over Park Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Is 49 S over Park Br in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 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 15,153 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,518 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 49 S
CrossesPark Br
LocationS 32 T 39 N R 31 W
RouteInterstate 49
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.11424, -94.35066
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,153 (2024)
Projected traffic26,518 by 2044
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 Park Br built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Is 49 S over Park 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 Is 49 S over Park Br carry?

About 15,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Is 49 S over Park Br?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Is 49 S over Park Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.