US Bridges

Mo 744 E over Is 44

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 1 T 29 N R 21 W · Structure no. 3857

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
239 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,838
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 744 E over Is 44 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 744 E over Is 44 in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 5 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 2,838 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,541 by 2044. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 744 E
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 1 T 29 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 744
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.25046, -93.1833
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,838 (2024)
Projected traffic4,541 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 744 E over Is 44 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Mo 744 E over Is 44 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 744 E over Is 44 carry?

About 2,838 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Mo 744 E over Is 44?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 744 E over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.