US Bridges

Rt D S over Is 44

Poor

Franklin County, Missouri · S 8 T 40 N R 2 W · Structure no. 1734

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,463
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D S over Is 44 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt D S over Is 44 in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 56 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 9,463 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,980 by 2044. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRt D S
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 8 T 40 N R 2 W
RouteState Highway 0D
CountyFranklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.21191, -91.17218
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,463 (2024)
Projected traffic17,980 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt D S over Is 44 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Rt D S over Is 44 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Rt D S over Is 44 carry?

About 9,463 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rt D S over Is 44?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Rt D S over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.