US Bridges

Is 49 N over Buck Br CR

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 15 T 29 N R 31 W · Structure no. 3677

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,751
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 49 N over Buck Br CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Is 49 N over Buck Br CR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 9,751 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,552 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 49 N
CrossesBuck Br CR
LocationS 15 T 29 N R 31 W
RouteInterstate 49
CountyJasper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.23127, -94.30211
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,751 (2024)
Projected traffic17,552 by 2044
Trucks25%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 49 N over Buck Br CR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 49 N over Buck Br 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 Buck Br CR carry?

About 9,751 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Is 49 N over Buck Br CR?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Is 49 N over Buck Br CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.