US Bridges

Or 49 S over Unnamed Branch

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 25 T 47 N R 33 W · Structure no. 33753

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,124
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 49 S over Unnamed Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Or 49 S over Unnamed Branch in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 5,124 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,174 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOr 49 S
CrossesUnnamed Branch
LocationS 25 T 47 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates38.86308, -94.52763
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,124 (2024)
Projected traffic7,174 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Or 49 S over Unnamed Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 49 S over Unnamed Branch 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 Or 49 S over Unnamed Branch carry?

About 5,124 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Or 49 S over Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Or 49 S over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.