US Bridges

Or 49 S over Fidelity CR

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 3 T 27 N R 31 W · Structure no. 5024

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
351
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 49 S over Fidelity CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Or 49 S over Fidelity CR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1960, 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 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 527 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOr 49 S
CrossesFidelity CR
LocationS 3 T 27 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates37.08358, -94.31078
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2024)
Projected traffic527 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
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 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 Fidelity CR built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Or 49 S over Fidelity 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 January 2024.

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

About 351 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Or 49 S over Fidelity CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Or 49 S over Fidelity CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.