US Bridges

Mo 49 S over Concannon CR

Fair

Iron County, Missouri · S 3 T 31 N R 3 E · Structure no. 4496

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1929
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,237
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 49 S over Concannon CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 49 S over Concannon CR in Iron County, Missouri. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1929, so it is 103 years old, older 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 1,237 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,856 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

CarriesMo 49 S
CrossesConcannon CR
LocationS 3 T 31 N R 3 E
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates37.40616, -90.69566
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,237 (2024)
Projected traffic1,856 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$390,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 49 S over Concannon CR built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1929.

What condition is Mo 49 S over Concannon 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 October 2023.

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

About 1,237 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mo 49 S over Concannon CR?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 49 S over Concannon CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.