US Bridges

Is 44 E over US 50

Fair

Franklin County, Missouri · S 28 T 43 N R 1 E · Structure no. 35682

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,357
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 E over US 50 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Is 44 E over US 50 in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 18,357 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,550 by 2044. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 44 E
CrossesUS 50
LocationS 28 T 43 N R 1 E
RouteInterstate 44
Coordinates38.43682, -90.91269
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,357 (2024)
Projected traffic38,550 by 2044
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 44 E over US 50 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 44 E over US 50 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 Is 44 E over US 50 carry?

About 18,357 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 E over US 50?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Is 44 E over US 50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.