US Bridges

Or 44 E over Boone CR

Good

Crawford County, Missouri · S 35 T 40 N R 3 W · Structure no. 8516

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,660
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 44 E over Boone CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Or 44 E over Boone CR in Crawford County, Missouri. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,660 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,324 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOr 44 E
CrossesBoone CR
LocationS 35 T 40 N R 3 W
RouteState Highway 44
Coordinates38.16244, -91.22884
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,660 (2024)
Projected traffic2,324 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Or 44 E over Boone CR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 44 E over Boone CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Or 44 E over Boone CR carry?

About 1,660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Or 44 E over Boone CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Or 44 E over Boone CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.