US Bridges

Or 44 E over Br of Little Bourb

Fair

Crawford County, Missouri · S 10 T 39 N R 4 W · Structure no. 4718

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
864
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 44 E over Br of Little Bourb is a concrete tee beam carrying Or 44 E over Br of Little Bourb in Crawford County, Missouri. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 864 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,210 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 44 E
CrossesBr of Little Bourb
LocationS 10 T 39 N R 4 W
RouteState Highway 44
CountyCrawford County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.12587, -91.30614
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic864 (2024)
Projected traffic1,210 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$280,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 44 E over Br of Little Bourb built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 44 E over Br of Little Bourb 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 Or 44 E over Br of Little Bourb carry?

About 864 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Or 44 E over Br of Little Bourb?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Or 44 E over Br of Little Bourb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.