US Bridges

Lp 44 E over N Br Wilsons CR

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 17 T 29 N R 22 W · Structure no. 5922

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,860
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 44 E over N Br Wilsons CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lp 44 E over N Br Wilsons CR in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 87 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 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 15,860 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,376 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 44 E
CrossesN Br Wilsons CR
LocationS 17 T 29 N R 22 W
RouteState Highway 44
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.21226, -93.35189
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,860 (2024)
Projected traffic25,376 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 N Br Wilsons CR built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Lp 44 E over N Br Wilsons 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 N Br Wilsons CR carry?

About 15,860 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lp 44 E over N Br Wilsons CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Lp 44 E over N Br Wilsons CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.