US Bridges

127 E over Is 44

PoorPosted for load

Greene County, Missouri · S 4 T 29 N R 22 W · Structure no. 295

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
235 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,072
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

127 E over Is 44 is a concrete continuous slab carrying 127 E over Is 44 in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,072 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,315 by 2044. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries127 E
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 4 T 29 N R 22 W
RouteCounty Highway 127
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.25034, -93.33219
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,072 (2024)
Projected traffic3,315 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 127 E over Is 44 built?

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

What condition is 127 E over Is 44 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does 127 E over Is 44 carry?

About 2,072 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 127 E over Is 44?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 127 E over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.