US Bridges

Is 44 E over Winsel CR

Fair

Franklin County, Missouri · S 4 T 40 N R 2 W · Structure no. 6066

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,756
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 E over Winsel CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Is 44 E over Winsel CR in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 88 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 39,756 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,488 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 44 E
CrossesWinsel CR
LocationS 4 T 40 N R 2 W
RouteInterstate 44
CountyFranklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.23294, -91.14801
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,756 (2024)
Projected traffic83,488 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 44 E over Winsel CR built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is Is 44 E over Winsel CR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Is 44 E over Winsel CR carry?

About 39,756 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 E over Winsel CR?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Is 44 E over Winsel CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.