US Bridges

Rt F S over Is 44

Fair

Laclede County, Missouri · S 28 T 35 N R 15 W · Structure no. 2391

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
228 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,896
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt F S over Is 44 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt F S over Is 44 in Laclede County, Missouri. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 53 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 2,896 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,344 by 2044. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesRt F S
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 28 T 35 N R 15 W
RouteState Highway 0F
CountyLaclede County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.74403, -92.58707
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,896 (2024)
Projected traffic4,344 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 F S over Is 44 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

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

About 2,896 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt F S over Is 44?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Rt F S over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.