US Bridges

CO WOR44 to EOR44 over Is 44

Fair

Franklin County, Missouri · S 33 T 43 N R 1 E · Structure no. 1771

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
171 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
714
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO WOR44 to EOR44 over Is 44 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO WOR44 to EOR44 over Is 44 in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 714 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,357 by 2044. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCO WOR44 to EOR44
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 33 T 43 N R 1 E
RouteState Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.42668, -90.91498
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic714 (2024)
Projected traffic1,357 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO WOR44 to EOR44 over Is 44 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is CO WOR44 to EOR44 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 CO WOR44 to EOR44 over Is 44 carry?

About 714 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CO WOR44 to EOR44 over Is 44?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO WOR44 to EOR44 over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.