US Bridges

Rt H E over Is 44

Fair

Crawford County, Missouri · S 12 T 39 N R 4 W · Structure no. 982

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H E over Is 44 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rt H E over Is 44 in Crawford County, Missouri. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 6 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,866 by 2044. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesRt H E
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 12 T 39 N R 4 W
RouteState Highway 0H
Coordinates38.11997, -91.31448
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2024)
Projected traffic2,866 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt H E over Is 44 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Rt H E 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 H E over Is 44 carry?

About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt H E over Is 44?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H E over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.