US Bridges

40 S over Is 44

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 5 T 27 N R 29 W · Structure no. 1590

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

40 S over Is 44 is a concrete continuous slab carrying 40 S over Is 44 in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2044. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries40 S
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 5 T 27 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyJasper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.07883, -94.13044
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2024)
Projected traffic720 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 40 S over Is 44 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is 40 S 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 2023.

How much traffic does 40 S over Is 44 carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 40 S over Is 44?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 40 S over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.