US Bridges

Is 49 N over E Fk CR

Fair

Cass County, Missouri · S 31 T 45 N R 31 W · Structure no. 4657

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,198
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 49 N over E Fk CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 49 N over E Fk CR in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 60 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 18,198 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,847 by 2044. The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 49 N
CrossesE Fk CR
LocationS 31 T 45 N R 31 W
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates38.66602, -94.39874
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,198 (2024)
Projected traffic31,847 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 N over E Fk CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Is 49 N 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 Is 49 N over E Fk CR carry?

About 18,198 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Is 49 N over E Fk CR?

The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Is 49 N over E Fk CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.