US Bridges

Lp 44 E over Jordan CR

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 14 T 29 N R 22 W · Structure no. 5802

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,014
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 44 E over Jordan CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lp 44 E over Jordan CR in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 25,014 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,772 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 44 E
CrossesJordan CR
LocationS 14 T 29 N R 22 W
RouteState Highway 44
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.21416, -93.30608
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,014 (2024)
Projected traffic38,772 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 44 E over Jordan CR built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 44 E over Jordan CR 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Lp 44 E over Jordan CR carry?

About 25,014 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lp 44 E over Jordan CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns Lp 44 E over Jordan CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.