US Bridges

Or 49 S over E Fk CR

Fair

Cass County, Missouri · S 31 T 45 N R 31 W · Structure no. 1982

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 49 S over E Fk CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 49 S over E Fk CR in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 57 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 255 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 421 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 49 S
CrossesE Fk CR
LocationS 31 T 45 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 49
CountyCass County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.66633, -94.39863
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2024)
Projected traffic421 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 E Fk CR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Or 49 S over E Fk 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Or 49 S over E Fk CR carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Or 49 S over E Fk CR?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Or 49 S over E Fk CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.