US Bridges

Mo 249 S over Is 44 Is 44

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 16 T 27 N R 32 W · Structure no. 11826

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
306 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,803
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 249 S over Is 44 Is 44 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 249 S over Is 44 Is 44 in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 13,803 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,845 by 2044. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 249 S
CrossesIs 44 Is 44
LocationS 16 T 27 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 249
CountyJasper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.06144, -94.42711
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,803 (2024)
Projected traffic24,845 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 249 S over Is 44 Is 44 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 249 S over Is 44 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 249 S over Is 44 Is 44 carry?

About 13,803 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Mo 249 S over Is 44 Is 44?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 249 S over Is 44 Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.