US Bridges

Is 44 E over Fidelity CR

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 3 T 27 N R 31 W · Structure no. 5026

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,661
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 E over Fidelity CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Is 44 E over Fidelity CR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 99 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 34,661 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,390 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 44 E
CrossesFidelity CR
LocationS 3 T 27 N R 31 W
RouteInterstate 44
CountyJasper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.08174, -94.31185
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,661 (2024)
Projected traffic62,390 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 Fidelity CR built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Is 44 E over Fidelity 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 January 2024.

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

About 34,661 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 E over Fidelity CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Is 44 E over Fidelity CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.