US Bridges

Is 44 W over Jenkins CR

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 12 T 27 N R 31 W · Structure no. 378

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
285 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,395
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 W over Jenkins CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 44 W over Jenkins CR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 63 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 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 18,395 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,111 by 2044. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 44 W
CrossesJenkins CR
LocationS 12 T 27 N R 31 W
RouteInterstate 44
CountyJasper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.08165, -94.26455
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,395 (2024)
Projected traffic33,111 by 2044
Trucks26%
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 W over Jenkins CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Is 44 W over Jenkins 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 W over Jenkins CR carry?

About 18,395 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 W over Jenkins CR?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Is 44 W over Jenkins CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.