US Bridges

Or 49 S over Buck Br

Poor

Jasper County, Missouri · S 15 T 29 N R 31 W · Structure no. 4932

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
866
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 49 S over Buck Br is a concrete tee beam carrying Or 49 S over Buck Br in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1963, 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 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 866 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,299 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 49 S
CrossesBuck Br
LocationS 15 T 29 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 49
CountyJasper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.23129, -94.30277
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$445,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 49 S over Buck Br built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is Or 49 S over Buck Br 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 July 2023.

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

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

How long is Or 49 S over Buck Br?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Or 49 S over Buck Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.