US Bridges

Mo 149 S over Blackbird CR

FairPosted for load

Putnam County, Missouri · S 2 T 64 N R 17 W · Structure no. 7764

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
619
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 149 S over Blackbird CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 149 S over Blackbird CR in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 619 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 774 by 2044. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesMo 149 S
CrossesBlackbird CR
LocationS 2 T 64 N R 17 W
RouteState Highway 149
Coordinates40.37253, -92.76703
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic619 (2024)
Projected traffic774 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 149 S over Blackbird CR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 149 S over Blackbird CR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 149 S over Blackbird CR carry?

About 619 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mo 149 S over Blackbird CR?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 149 S over Blackbird CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.