US Bridges

Or 49 S over Dry Br

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 10 T 29 N R 31 W · Structure no. 4931

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
866
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 49 S over Dry Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Or 49 S over Dry Br in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1928, 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 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 866 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,299 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesOr 49 S
CrossesDry Br
LocationS 10 T 29 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates37.25528, -94.30636
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 closed23 mi (37 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 49 S over Dry Br built?

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

What condition is Or 49 S over Dry Br 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Or 49 S over Dry Br carry?

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

How long is Or 49 S over Dry Br?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Or 49 S over Dry Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.