US Bridges

Mo 19 S over Is 44

Poor

Crawford County, Missouri · S 30 T 39 N R 4 W · Structure no. 981

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,136
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 19 S over Is 44 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mo 19 S over Is 44 in Crawford County, Missouri. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10,136 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,204 by 2044. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 19 S
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 30 T 39 N R 4 W
RouteState Highway 19
CountyCrawford County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.07303, -91.40624
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,136 (2024)
Projected traffic15,204 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 19 S over Is 44 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Mo 19 S over Is 44 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 19 S over Is 44 carry?

About 10,136 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mo 19 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 93 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 19 S over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.