US Bridges

Mo 49 S over Mid Fk Black Rvr

Fair

Iron County, Missouri · S 32 T 34 N R 1 E · Structure no. 3229

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
286 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
112
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 49 S over Mid Fk Black Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 49 S over Mid Fk Black Rvr in Iron County, Missouri. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2044. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesMo 49 S
CrossesMid Fk Black Rvr
LocationS 32 T 34 N R 1 E
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates37.61651, -90.96616
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2024)
Projected traffic168 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 Mid Fk Black Rvr built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 49 S over Mid Fk Black Rvr 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 49 S over Mid Fk Black Rvr carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mo 49 S over Mid Fk Black Rvr?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 49 S over Mid Fk Black Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.