US Bridges

Or 44 E over Winsel CR

Fair

Franklin County, Missouri · S 4 T 40 N R 2 W · Structure no. 1582

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,050
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 44 E over Winsel CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Or 44 E over Winsel CR in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,795 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 44 E
CrossesWinsel CR
LocationS 4 T 40 N R 2 W
RouteState Highway 44
CountyFranklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.23295, -91.14866
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,050 (2024)
Projected traffic5,795 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 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 Or 44 E over Winsel CR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 44 E over Winsel CR 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 December 2023.

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

About 3,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Or 44 E over Winsel CR?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Or 44 E over Winsel CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.