US Bridges

Rt B E over Is 49

Poor

Vernon County, Missouri · S 26 T 34 N R 31 W · Structure no. 2433

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
243 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,279
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B E over Is 49 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt B E over Is 49 in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,279 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,791 by 2044. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesRt B E
CrossesIs 49
LocationS 26 T 34 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 0B
CountyVernon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.66204, -94.30909
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,279 (2024)
Projected traffic1,791 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt B E over Is 49 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt B E over Is 49 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rt B E over Is 49 carry?

About 1,279 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt B E over Is 49?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B E over Is 49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.