US Bridges

Rt Af S over Is 44

Fair

Franklin County, Missouri · S 4 T 40 N R 2 W · Structure no. 1735

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,318
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Af S over Is 44 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Af S over Is 44 in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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 2,318 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,404 by 2044. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Af S
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 4 T 40 N R 2 W
RouteState Highway 0AF
CountyFranklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.22484, -91.15558
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,318 (2024)
Projected traffic4,404 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Af S over Is 44 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Rt Af S over Is 44 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 Rt Af S over Is 44 carry?

About 2,318 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt Af S over Is 44?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Af S over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.