US Bridges

Lp 49 S over Smith Br

Fair

Newton County, Missouri · S 7 T 26 N R 32 W · Structure no. 5935

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,820
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 49 S over Smith Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lp 49 S over Smith 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 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 4,820 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,917 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesLp 49 S
CrossesSmith Br
LocationS 7 T 26 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates36.99555, -94.46799
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 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 Lp 49 S over Smith Br built?

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

What condition is Lp 49 S over Smith 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Lp 49 S over Smith Br carry?

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

How long is Lp 49 S over Smith Br?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lp 49 S over Smith Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.