US Bridges

Lp 44 E over UP RR

Good

Franklin County, Missouri · S 9 T 43 N R 2 E · Structure no. 30152

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
246 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,202
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 44 E over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 44 E over UP RR in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,202 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,884 by 2044. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 44 E
CrossesUP RR
LocationS 9 T 43 N R 2 E
RouteState Highway 44
CountyFranklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.48536, -90.80925
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,202 (2024)
Projected traffic9,884 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 44 E over UP RR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 44 E over UP RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Lp 44 E over UP RR carry?

About 5,202 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lp 44 E over UP RR?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 44 E over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.