US Bridges

Mo 39 S over Is 44

Fair

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 32 T 28 N R 26 W · Structure no. 32510

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
264 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,112
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 39 S over Is 44 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 39 S over Is 44 in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 5,112 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,179 by 2044. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 39 S
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 32 T 28 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 39
CountyLawrence County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.09338, -93.8036
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,112 (2024)
Projected traffic8,179 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 39 S over Is 44 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 39 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 39 S over Is 44 carry?

About 5,112 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mo 39 S over Is 44?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 39 S over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.