US Bridges

Is 49 S over Crd Elk Rvr RD Elk Rvr

Good

McDonald County, Missouri · S 33 T 22 N R 32 W · Structure no. 30864

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
650 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,496
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 49 S over Crd Elk Rvr RD Elk Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Is 49 S over Crd Elk Rvr RD Elk Rvr in McDonald County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,496 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,868 by 2044. The structure is 650 ft (198.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 49 S
CrossesCrd Elk Rvr RD Elk Rvr
LocationS 33 T 22 N R 32 W
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates36.58637, -94.39781
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length650 ft (198.1 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,496 (2024)
Projected traffic7,868 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Is 49 S over Crd Elk Rvr RD Elk Rvr built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 49 S over Crd Elk Rvr RD Elk Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Is 49 S over Crd Elk Rvr RD Elk Rvr carry?

About 4,496 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Is 49 S over Crd Elk Rvr RD Elk Rvr?

The structure is 650 ft (198.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Is 49 S over Crd Elk Rvr RD Elk Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.