Mo 49 S over Black Rvr
FairPosted for loadWayne County, Missouri · S 23 T 27 N R 4 E · Structure no. 8368
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 387 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,027
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 49 S over Black Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 49 S over Black Rvr in Wayne County, Missouri. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,027 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,489 by 2044. The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 49 S over Black Rvr built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 49 S over Black Rvr 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Mo 49 S over Black Rvr carry?
About 1,027 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Mo 49 S over Black Rvr?
The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 49 S over Black Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.