US Bridges

Farm RD 44 over Pomme De Terre Rvr

Good

Greene County, Missouri · S 36 T 31 N R 20 W · Structure no. 28406

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
274
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 44 over Pomme De Terre Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farm RD 44 over Pomme De Terre Rvr in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 274 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 562 by 2044. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFarm RD 44
CrossesPomme De Terre Rvr
LocationS 36 T 31 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 44
Coordinates37.35722, -93.08945
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic274 (2024)
Projected traffic562 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Farm RD 44 over Pomme De Terre Rvr built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm RD 44 over Pomme De Terre Rvr 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Farm RD 44 over Pomme De Terre Rvr carry?

About 274 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 44 over Pomme De Terre Rvr?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 44 over Pomme De Terre Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.