US Bridges

Rt Uu S over Is 44

Fair

Crawford County, Missouri · S 16 T 39 N R 4 W · Structure no. 1149

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Uu S over Is 44 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rt Uu S over Is 44 in Crawford County, Missouri. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 59 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 588 by 2044. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Uu S
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 16 T 39 N R 4 W
RouteState Highway 0UU
CountyCrawford County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.09358, -91.36848
Functional classRural Minor 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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2024)
Projected traffic588 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Uu S over Is 44 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Rt Uu S over Is 44 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Uu S over Is 44 carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rt Uu S over Is 44?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Uu S over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.