Is 49 S over Rt K
PoorVernon County, Missouri · S 2 T 35 N R 31 W · Structure no. 1476
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 262 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,685
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 49 S over Rt K is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 49 S over Rt K in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,685 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,199 by 2044. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 49 S over Rt K built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Is 49 S over Rt K in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Is 49 S over Rt K carry?
About 4,685 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.
How long is Is 49 S over Rt K?
The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Is 49 S over Rt K?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.