US Bridges

Or 49 S over Center CR

PoorPosted for load

Jasper County, Missouri · S 34 T 28 N R 31 W · Structure no. 5023

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
348 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,722
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 49 S over Center CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Or 49 S over Center CR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,722 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,583 by 2044. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOr 49 S
CrossesCenter CR
LocationS 34 T 28 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates37.10481, -94.31117
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.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15.9 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+13 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length348 ft (106.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,722 (2024)
Projected traffic2,583 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 49 S over Center CR built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 49 S over Center CR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Or 49 S over Center CR carry?

About 1,722 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Or 49 S over Center CR?

The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Or 49 S over Center CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.