US Bridges

Is 44 W over Center Creek

Good

Jasper County, Missouri · S 5 T 27 N R 29 W · Structure no. 36346

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
405 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,718
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 W over Center Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Is 44 W over Center Creek in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,718 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,092 by 2044. The structure is 405 ft (123.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 44 W
CrossesCenter Creek
LocationS 5 T 27 N R 29 W
RouteInterstate 44
Coordinates37.07862, -94.11539
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length405 ft (123.3 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,718 (2024)
Projected traffic30,092 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 44 W over Center Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 44 W over Center Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Is 44 W over Center Creek carry?

About 16,718 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 W over Center Creek?

The structure is 405 ft (123.3 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Is 44 W over Center Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.