US Bridges

Or 44 E over Hamilton Br

Fair

Franklin County, Missouri · S 8 T 41 N R 1 W · Structure no. 1586

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,251
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 44 E over Hamilton Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Or 44 E over Hamilton Br in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,251 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,377 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 44 E
CrossesHamilton Br
LocationS 8 T 41 N R 1 W
RouteState Highway 44
CountyFranklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.31526, -91.05376
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,251 (2024)
Projected traffic2,377 by 2044
Trucks23%
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 Hamilton Br built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 44 E over Hamilton Br 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 Hamilton Br carry?

About 1,251 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Or 44 E over Hamilton Br?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Or 44 E over Hamilton Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.