US Bridges

Dove RD E over Is 44

Fair

Laclede County, Missouri · S 5 T 33 N R 16 W · Structure no. 2485

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,262
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dove RD E over Is 44 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dove RD E over Is 44 in Laclede County, Missouri. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 47 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 1,262 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,893 by 2044. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesDove RD E
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 5 T 33 N R 16 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLaclede County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.59966, -92.71534
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,262 (2024)
Projected traffic1,893 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Dove RD E over Is 44 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Dove RD E 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 Dove RD E over Is 44 carry?

About 1,262 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Dove RD E over Is 44?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Dove RD E over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.