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Or 44 E over Gasconade Rvr Ovrf

Good

Laclede County, Missouri · S 14 T 35 N R 14 W · Structure no. 3526

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
381
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 44 E over Gasconade Rvr Ovrf is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 44 E over Gasconade Rvr Ovrf in Laclede County, Missouri. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 381 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 572 by 2044. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 44 E
CrossesGasconade Rvr Ovrf
LocationS 14 T 35 N R 14 W
RouteState Highway 44
CountyLaclede County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.76219, -92.44724
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic381 (2024)
Projected traffic572 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Gasconade Rvr Ovrf built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 44 E over Gasconade Rvr Ovrf in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Or 44 E over Gasconade Rvr Ovrf carry?

About 381 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Or 44 E over Gasconade Rvr Ovrf?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Or 44 E over Gasconade Rvr Ovrf?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.