US Bridges

Or 44 E over Jones CR

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 1 T 27 N R 31 W · Structure no. 5177

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 44 E over Jones CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Or 44 E over Jones CR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 44 E
CrossesJones CR
LocationS 1 T 27 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 44
CountyJasper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.08206, -94.27551
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Or 44 E over Jones CR built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 44 E over Jones 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 Or 44 E over Jones CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Or 44 E over Jones CR?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Or 44 E over Jones CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.