US Bridges

Mo 49 S over Williams CR

Fair

Wayne County, Missouri · S 20 T 27 N R 5 E · Structure no. 2640

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,080
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 49 S over Williams CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mo 49 S over Williams CR in Wayne County, Missouri. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 1,080 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,566 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 49 S
CrossesWilliams CR
LocationS 20 T 27 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 49
CountyWayne County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.97078, -90.54592
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,080 (2024)
Projected traffic1,566 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 Williams CR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 49 S over Williams CR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 49 S over Williams CR carry?

About 1,080 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mo 49 S over Williams CR?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 49 S over Williams CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.