US Bridges

Or 49 S over Tennessee CR

Good

Cass County, Missouri · S 4 T 43 N R 31 W · Structure no. 36572

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
517
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 49 S over Tennessee CR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Or 49 S over Tennessee CR in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 517 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 853 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOr 49 S
CrossesTennessee CR
LocationS 4 T 43 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates38.55191, -94.35083
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic517 (2024)
Projected traffic853 by 2044
Trucks18%
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 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 Tennessee CR built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 49 S over Tennessee CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

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

About 517 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Or 49 S over Tennessee CR?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Or 49 S over Tennessee CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.