US Bridges

Or 49 S over Grand Rvr

Poor

Cass County, Missouri · S 26 T 45 N R 32 W · Structure no. 4655

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
67
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 49 S over Grand Rvr is a concrete tee beam carrying Or 49 S over Grand Rvr in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 102 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 4 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 67 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 111 by 2044. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOr 49 S
CrossesGrand Rvr
LocationS 26 T 45 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates38.68998, -94.42726
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2024)
Projected traffic111 by 2044
Trucks9%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$575,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 49 S over Grand Rvr built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is Or 49 S over Grand Rvr 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Or 49 S over Grand Rvr carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Or 49 S over Grand Rvr?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Or 49 S over Grand Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.