US Bridges

Mo 49 S over Big CR

Good

Iron County, Missouri · S 23 T 31 N R 3 E · Structure no. 35924

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
364 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
973
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 49 S over Big CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mo 49 S over Big CR in Iron County, Missouri. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 973 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,460 by 2044. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesMo 49 S
CrossesBig CR
LocationS 23 T 31 N R 3 E
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates37.35038, -90.67065
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length364 ft (110.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic973 (2024)
Projected traffic1,460 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 49 S over Big CR built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 49 S over Big CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

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

About 973 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mo 49 S over Big CR?

The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 49 S over Big CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.