US Bridges

Lp 44 E over Center CR

Poor

Jasper County, Missouri · S 9 T 27 N R 29 W · Structure no. 3614

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
322 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,593
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 44 E over Center CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Lp 44 E over Center CR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,593 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,890 by 2044. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 44 E
CrossesCenter CR
LocationS 9 T 27 N R 29 W
RouteState Highway 44
CountyJasper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.07164, -94.10982
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,593 (2024)
Projected traffic3,890 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 44 E over Center CR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 44 E over Center CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

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

About 2,593 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Lp 44 E over Center CR?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 44 E over Center CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.