US Bridges

Rt J E over Is 44

Poor

Laclede County, Missouri · S 7 T 32 N R 17 W · Structure no. 986

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
191 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,902
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J E over Is 44 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt J E over Is 44 in Laclede County, Missouri. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,902 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,853 by 2044. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesRt J E
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 7 T 32 N R 17 W
RouteState Highway 0J
CountyLaclede County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.5042, -92.84171
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,902 (2024)
Projected traffic5,853 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt J E over Is 44 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt J E over Is 44 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Rt J E over Is 44 carry?

About 3,902 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rt J E over Is 44?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J E over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.