US Bridges

Rt Bb S over Is 49

Good

Vernon County, Missouri · S 15 T 34 N R 31 W · Structure no. 33279

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Bb S over Is 49 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Bb S over Is 49 in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2044. The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRt Bb S
CrossesIs 49
LocationS 15 T 34 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 0BB
Coordinates37.70585, -94.3083
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length186 ft (56.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2024)
Projected traffic336 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Bb S over Is 49 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Bb S over Is 49 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Bb S over Is 49 carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt Bb S over Is 49?

The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Bb S over Is 49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.