US Bridges

Or 49 S over Opossum CR

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 25 T 30 N R 31 W · Structure no. 4929

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
866
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 49 S over Opossum CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Or 49 S over Opossum CR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 97 years old, older 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 866 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,299 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 49 S
CrossesOpossum CR
LocationS 25 T 30 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 49
CountyJasper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.32208, -94.30274
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic866 (2024)
Projected traffic1,299 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 49 S over Opossum CR built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Or 49 S over Opossum 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 Or 49 S over Opossum CR carry?

About 866 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Or 49 S over Opossum CR?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Or 49 S over Opossum CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.