US Bridges

Mo 49 S over Huzzah CR

Fair

Crawford County, Missouri · S 24 T 35 N R 3 W · Structure no. 3657

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
426 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,133
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 49 S over Huzzah CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 49 S over Huzzah CR in Crawford County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,133 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2044. The structure is 426 ft (129.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 49 S
CrossesHuzzah CR
LocationS 24 T 35 N R 3 W
RouteState Highway 49
CountyCrawford County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.74232, -91.20718
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length426 ft (129.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,133 (2024)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Mo 49 S over Huzzah CR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 49 S over Huzzah 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 49 S over Huzzah CR carry?

About 1,133 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mo 49 S over Huzzah CR?

The structure is 426 ft (129.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 49 S over Huzzah CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.