US Bridges

David DR E over Is 49

Good

Newton County, Missouri · S 9 T 26 N R 32 W · Structure no. 4149

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
54
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

David DR E over Is 49 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying David DR E over Is 49 in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 54 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 89 by 2044. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesDavid DR E
CrossesIs 49
LocationS 9 T 26 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.98301, -94.43231
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2024)
Projected traffic89 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 David DR E over Is 49 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is David DR 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 David DR E over Is 49 carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is David DR E over Is 49?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns David DR E over Is 49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.