US Bridges

Rt Hh E over Is 49

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 16 T 28 N R 31 W · Structure no. 2988

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
333 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,671
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Hh E over Is 49 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Hh E over Is 49 in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 6,671 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,007 by 2044. The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Hh E
CrossesIs 49
LocationS 16 T 28 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 0HH
CountyJasper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.14025, -94.32265
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length333 ft (101.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,671 (2024)
Projected traffic10,007 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Hh E over Is 49 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Hh E over Is 49 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Hh E over Is 49 carry?

About 6,671 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rt Hh E over Is 49?

The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Hh E over Is 49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.