US Bridges

Mo 266 E over Is 44

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 18 T 29 N R 22 W · Structure no. 427

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
275 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,819
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 266 E over Is 44 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 266 E over Is 44 in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 7,819 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,119 by 2044. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 266 E
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 18 T 29 N R 22 W
RouteState Highway 266
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.21255, -93.38523
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,819 (2024)
Projected traffic12,119 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 266 E over Is 44 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Mo 266 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 266 E over Is 44 carry?

About 7,819 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mo 266 E over Is 44?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 266 E over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.