US Bridges

Is 44 E over Sac Rvr

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 27 T 29 N R 23 W · Structure no. 150

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,368
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 E over Sac Rvr is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Is 44 E over Sac Rvr in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 65 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 29,368 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,520 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIs 44 E
CrossesSac Rvr
LocationS 27 T 29 N R 23 W
RouteInterstate 44
Coordinates37.19706, -93.43902
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,368 (2024)
Projected traffic45,520 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Sac Rvr built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Is 44 E over Sac 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 Sac Rvr carry?

About 29,368 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 E over Sac Rvr?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Is 44 E over Sac Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.