US Bridges

Mo 49 S over Long Br

Fair

Reynolds County, Missouri · S 26 T 33 N R 1 E · Structure no. 3177

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
759
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 49 S over Long Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 49 S over Long Br in Reynolds County, Missouri. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 759 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,139 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 49 S
CrossesLong Br
LocationS 26 T 33 N R 1 E
RouteState Highway 49
CountyReynolds County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.5141, -90.91651
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic759 (2024)
Projected traffic1,139 by 2044
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 49 S over Long Br built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 49 S over Long 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 49 S over Long Br carry?

About 759 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is Mo 49 S over Long Br?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Mo 49 S over Long Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.