Is 49 N over Opossum CR
FairJasper County, Missouri · S 25 T 30 N R 31 W · Structure no. 2863
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 88 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,430
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 49 N over Opossum CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Is 49 N over Opossum CR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 49 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 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 8,430 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,174 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 49 N over Opossum CR built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Is 49 N over Opossum 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Is 49 N over Opossum CR carry?
About 8,430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Is 49 N over Opossum CR?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Is 49 N over Opossum CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.