US Bridges

Is 44 E over Bourbeuse Rvr

Fair

Franklin County, Missouri · S 28 T 43 N R 1 E · Structure no. 6559

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
578 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
23,701
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 E over Bourbeuse Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 44 E over Bourbeuse Rvr in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 67 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 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 23,701 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,772 by 2044. The structure is 578 ft (176.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 44 E
CrossesBourbeuse Rvr
LocationS 28 T 43 N R 1 E
RouteInterstate 44
CountyFranklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.43976, -90.9087
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length578 ft (176.2 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,701 (2024)
Projected traffic49,772 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 Bourbeuse Rvr built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Is 44 E over Bourbeuse Rvr 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Is 44 E over Bourbeuse Rvr carry?

About 23,701 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 E over Bourbeuse Rvr?

The structure is 578 ft (176.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Is 44 E over Bourbeuse Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.