US Bridges

Mo 49 S over CR

Fair

Wayne County, Missouri · S 20 T 27 N R 5 E · Structure no. 9973

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,080
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 49 S over CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 49 S over CR in Wayne County, Missouri. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 1,080 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,566 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 49 S
CrossesCR
LocationS 20 T 27 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 49
CountyWayne County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.97285, -90.53976
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 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 closed26.1 mi (42 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$450,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 49 S over CR built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 49 S over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 49 S over CR carry?

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

How long is Mo 49 S over CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 49 S over CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.