US Bridges

Is 44 E over Pickerel CR

Good

Greene County, Missouri · S 35 T 29 N R 24 W · Structure no. 35840

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
231 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,501
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 E over Pickerel CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Is 44 E over Pickerel CR in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 18,501 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,677 by 2044. The structure is 231 ft (70.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 44 E
CrossesPickerel CR
LocationS 35 T 29 N R 24 W
RouteInterstate 44
Coordinates37.18528, -93.52794
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length231 ft (70.3 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,501 (2024)
Projected traffic28,677 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 44 E over Pickerel CR built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 44 E over Pickerel CR 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 August 2024.

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

About 18,501 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 E over Pickerel CR?

The structure is 231 ft (70.3 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Is 44 E over Pickerel CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.