US Bridges

327th ST E over Is 49

Fair

Cass County, Missouri · S 16 T 43 N R 31 W · Structure no. 33813

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
281 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

327th ST E over Is 49 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 327th ST E over Is 49 in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 261 by 2044. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries327th ST E
CrossesIs 49
LocationS 16 T 43 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCass County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.5233, -94.35224
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic261 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 327th ST E over Is 49 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is 327th ST E over Is 49 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 327th ST E over Is 49 carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 327th ST E over Is 49?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 327th ST E over Is 49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.