US Bridges

Lp 49 S over Thurman Br

Fair

Newton County, Missouri · S 31 T 27 N R 32 W · Structure no. 5933

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,820
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 49 S over Thurman Br is a concrete tee beam carrying Lp 49 S over Thurman Br in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5 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 4,820 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,917 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 49 S
CrossesThurman Br
LocationS 31 T 27 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 49
CountyNewton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.01392, -94.47956
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,820 (2024)
Projected traffic8,917 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 49 S over Thurman Br built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 49 S over Thurman 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 Lp 49 S over Thurman Br carry?

About 4,820 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Lp 49 S over Thurman Br?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 49 S over Thurman Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.