US Bridges

Is 44 E over Grove CR

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 12 T 27 N R 32 W · Structure no. 373

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,525
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 E over Grove CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 44 E over Grove CR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 65 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 17,525 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,545 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 44 E
CrossesGrove CR
LocationS 12 T 27 N R 32 W
RouteInterstate 44
Coordinates37.07836, -94.37646
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,525 (2024)
Projected traffic31,545 by 2044
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 44 E over Grove CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Is 44 E over Grove 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Is 44 E over Grove CR carry?

About 17,525 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 E over Grove CR?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Is 44 E over Grove CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.