US Bridges

Mo 49 S over Little Brushy Cree

Good

Iron County, Missouri · S 1 T 30 N R 3 E · Structure no. 37167

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
973
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 49 S over Little Brushy Cree is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mo 49 S over Little Brushy Cree in Iron County, Missouri. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 973 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,460 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesMo 49 S
CrossesLittle Brushy Cree
LocationS 1 T 30 N R 3 E
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates37.31042, -90.6634
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 Little Brushy Cree built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 49 S over Little Brushy Cree 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 49 S over Little Brushy Cree carry?

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

How long is Mo 49 S over Little Brushy Cree?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 49 S over Little Brushy Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.