US Bridges

Or 49 S over Muddy CR

Fair

Cass County, Missouri · S 9 T 43 N R 31 W · Structure no. 4980

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
517
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 49 S over Muddy CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Or 49 S over Muddy CR in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 517 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 853 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 49 S
CrossesMuddy CR
LocationS 9 T 43 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 49
CountyCass County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.53699, -94.3515
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 closed5 mi (8 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 Muddy CR built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 49 S over Muddy 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 Muddy CR carry?

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

How long is Or 49 S over Muddy CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Or 49 S over Muddy CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.