US Bridges

Or 44 W over Winsel CR

Fair

Franklin County, Missouri · S 34 T 41 N R 2 W · Structure no. 1583

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,037
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 44 W over Winsel CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Or 44 W over Winsel CR in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 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 1,037 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,970 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 44 W
CrossesWinsel CR
LocationS 34 T 41 N R 2 W
RouteState Highway 44
CountyFranklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.24903, -91.13488
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,037 (2024)
Projected traffic1,970 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 W over Winsel CR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Or 44 W 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 October 2023.

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

About 1,037 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Or 44 W over Winsel CR?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Or 44 W over Winsel CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.