Is 49 N over Buffalo Dry Br
FairNewton County, Missouri · S 7 T 24 N R 32 W · Structure no. 11754
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 239 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,968
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 49 N over Buffalo Dry Br is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 49 N over Buffalo Dry Br in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 9,968 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,441 by 2044. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 49 N over Buffalo Dry Br built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Is 49 N over Buffalo 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Is 49 N over Buffalo Dry Br carry?
About 9,968 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is Is 49 N over Buffalo Dry Br?
The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Is 49 N over Buffalo Dry Br?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.