US Bridges

Mo 47 S over Is 44

Good

Franklin County, Missouri · S 25 T 42 N R 1 W · Structure no. 3528

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,201
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 47 S over Is 44 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 47 S over Is 44 in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 15,201 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,882 by 2044. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 47 S
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 25 T 42 N R 1 W
RouteState Highway 47
CountyFranklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.36175, -90.979
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,201 (2024)
Projected traffic28,882 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Mo 47 S over Is 44 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 47 S over Is 44 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 Mo 47 S over Is 44 carry?

About 15,201 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mo 47 S over Is 44?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 47 S over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.