US Bridges

Mo 49 S over UP RR

Fair

Wayne County, Missouri · S 26 T 29 N R 3 E · Structure no. 5787

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
191 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,672
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 49 S over UP RR is a concrete tee beam carrying Mo 49 S over UP RR in Wayne County, Missouri. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 1,672 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,010 by 2044. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 49 S
CrossesUP RR
LocationS 26 T 29 N R 3 E
RouteState Highway 49
CountyWayne County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.16629, -90.69181
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,672 (2024)
Projected traffic3,010 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 49 S over UP RR built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 49 S over UP RR 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 UP RR carry?

About 1,672 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mo 49 S over UP RR?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 49 S over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.