US Bridges

Rt Ff E over Is 49

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 16 T 27 N R 32 W · Structure no. 4134

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
262 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,038
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ff E over Is 49 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Ff E over Is 49 in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 32 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 5 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 9,038 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,009 by 2044. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesRt Ff E
CrossesIs 49
LocationS 16 T 27 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 0FF
Coordinates37.05451, -94.42646
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,038 (2024)
Projected traffic14,009 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ff E over Is 49 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Rt Ff 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 Ff E over Is 49 carry?

About 9,038 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ff E over Is 49?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ff E over Is 49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.