US Bridges

Is 49 S over Spring Rvr BNSF RR

Poor

Jasper County, Missouri · S 32 T 29 N R 31 W · Structure no. 2978

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,361 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,388
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 49 S over Spring Rvr BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 49 S over Spring Rvr BNSF RR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 6,388 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,498 by 2044. The structure is 1,361 ft (414.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 49 S
CrossesSpring Rvr BNSF RR
LocationS 32 T 29 N R 31 W
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates37.18347, -94.33395
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+15 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,361 ft (414.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,388 (2024)
Projected traffic11,498 by 2044
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 49 S over Spring Rvr BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Is 49 S over Spring Rvr BNSF RR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Is 49 S over Spring Rvr BNSF RR carry?

About 6,388 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Is 49 S over Spring Rvr BNSF RR?

The structure is 1,361 ft (414.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Is 49 S over Spring Rvr BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.