US Bridges

Mo 49 S over Quarry RD

Fair

Iron County, Missouri · S 2 T 34 N R 2 W · Structure no. 36654

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,645
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 49 S over Quarry RD is a steel arch - deck carrying Mo 49 S over Quarry RD in Iron County, Missouri. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 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 1,645 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,468 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

CarriesMo 49 S
CrossesQuarry RD
LocationS 2 T 34 N R 2 W
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates37.68157, -91.1217
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,645 (2024)
Projected traffic2,468 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 49 S over Quarry RD built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 49 S over Quarry RD 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 Quarry RD carry?

About 1,645 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mo 49 S over Quarry RD?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 49 S over Quarry RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.