US Bridges

Earp RD E over Is 49

Fair

Vernon County, Missouri · S 20 T 37 N R 31 W · Structure no. 2282

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
104
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Earp RD E over Is 49 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Earp RD E over Is 49 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 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 104 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 146 by 2044. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesEarp RD E
CrossesIs 49
LocationS 20 T 37 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.97833, -94.36849
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2024)
Projected traffic146 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Earp RD E over Is 49 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Earp RD E over Is 49 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Earp RD E over Is 49 carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Earp RD E over Is 49?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Earp RD E over Is 49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.