US Bridges

Is 49 S over Center CR Ovrfl

Poor

Jasper County, Missouri · S 34 T 28 N R 31 W · Structure no. 4001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,333
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 49 S over Center CR Ovrfl is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 49 S over Center CR Ovrfl in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 10,333 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,599 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 49 S
CrossesCenter CR Ovrfl
LocationS 34 T 28 N R 31 W
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates37.11004, -94.31037
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,333 (2024)
Projected traffic18,599 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 49 S over Center CR Ovrfl built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 49 S over Center CR Ovrfl 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Is 49 S over Center CR Ovrfl carry?

About 10,333 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Is 49 S over Center CR Ovrfl?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Is 49 S over Center CR Ovrfl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.