US Bridges

Is 49 S over Dry Fk CR

Poor

Jasper County, Missouri · S 3 T 29 N R 31 W · Structure no. 1107

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,056
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 49 S over Dry Fk CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 49 S over Dry Fk CR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 9,056 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,301 by 2044. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 49 S
CrossesDry Fk CR
LocationS 3 T 29 N R 31 W
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates37.27031, -94.30631
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,056 (2024)
Projected traffic16,301 by 2044
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 49 S over Dry Fk CR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 49 S over Dry Fk CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Is 49 S over Dry Fk CR carry?

About 9,056 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Is 49 S over Dry Fk CR?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Is 49 S over Dry Fk CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.