US Bridges

Is 44 E over Lit Bourbeuse Rvr

Fair

Crawford County, Missouri · S 10 T 39 N R 4 W · Structure no. 998

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,512
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 E over Lit Bourbeuse Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 44 E over Lit Bourbeuse Rvr 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 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 21,512 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,873 by 2044. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 44 E
CrossesLit Bourbeuse Rvr
LocationS 10 T 39 N R 4 W
RouteInterstate 44
Coordinates38.10863, -91.33811
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,512 (2024)
Projected traffic40,873 by 2044
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 44 E over Lit Bourbeuse Rvr built?

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

What condition is Is 44 E over Lit Bourbeuse Rvr 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 Is 44 E over Lit Bourbeuse Rvr carry?

About 21,512 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 E over Lit Bourbeuse Rvr?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Is 44 E over Lit Bourbeuse Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.