US Bridges

Or 44 E over Dry Br of Center CR

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 8 T 27 N R 29 W · Structure no. 5295

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 44 E over Dry Br of Center CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Or 44 E over Dry Br of Center CR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 44 E
CrossesDry Br of Center CR
LocationS 8 T 27 N R 29 W
RouteState Highway 44
CountyJasper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.07724, -94.10078
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2024)
Projected traffic270 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 44 E over Dry Br of Center CR built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 44 E over Dry Br of Center 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 Or 44 E over Dry Br of Center CR carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Or 44 E over Dry Br of Center CR?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Or 44 E over Dry Br of Center CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.