US Bridges

Lp 44 E over Is 44

Poor

Jasper County, Missouri · S 7 T 27 N R 31 W · Structure no. 456

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
359 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,227
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 44 E over Is 44 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Lp 44 E over Is 44 in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 1,227 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,841 by 2044. The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 44 E
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 7 T 27 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 44
CountyJasper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.08059, -94.37038
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length359 ft (109.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,227 (2024)
Projected traffic1,841 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Lp 44 E over Is 44 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Lp 44 E over Is 44 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lp 44 E over Is 44 carry?

About 1,227 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Lp 44 E over Is 44?

The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 44 E over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.