US Bridges

Rt U S over Is 44

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 4 T 27 N R 29 W · Structure no. 625

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
238 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt U S over Is 44 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rt U S over Is 44 in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1962, 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 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 765 by 2044. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRt U S
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 4 T 27 N R 29 W
RouteState Highway 0U
CountyJasper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.0782, -94.1052
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2024)
Projected traffic765 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt U S over Is 44 built?

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

What condition is Rt U S over Is 44 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 Rt U S over Is 44 carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rt U S over Is 44?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rt U S over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.