US Bridges

Sorrel RD E over Is 49

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Newton County, Missouri · S 30 T 24 N R 32 W · Structure no. 11874

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
289 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sorrel RD E over Is 49 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sorrel RD E over Is 49 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 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 479 by 2044. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSorrel RD E
CrossesIs 49
LocationS 30 T 24 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNewton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.77452, -94.42411
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2024)
Projected traffic479 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sorrel RD E over Is 49 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sorrel RD E over Is 49 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sorrel RD E over Is 49 carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sorrel RD E over Is 49?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sorrel RD E over Is 49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.