US Bridges

Rt a S over Is 44

Good

Laclede County, Missouri · S 22 T 33 N R 17 W · Structure no. 428

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
206 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
854
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt a S over Is 44 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt a S over Is 44 in Laclede County, Missouri. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 66 years old, older 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 854 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,281 by 2044. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt a S
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 22 T 33 N R 17 W
RouteState Highway 0A
Coordinates37.55863, -92.79012
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic854 (2024)
Projected traffic1,281 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 a S over Is 44 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

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

About 854 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt a S over Is 44?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt a S over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.