US Bridges

Rt O S over Is 44

Poor

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 25 T 29 N R 25 W · Structure no. 429

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
596
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt O S over Is 44 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rt O S over Is 44 in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 596 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 864 by 2044. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRt O S
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 25 T 29 N R 25 W
RouteState Highway 0O
CountyLawrence County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.18738, -93.62668
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic596 (2024)
Projected traffic864 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt O S over Is 44 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt O S 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rt O S over Is 44 carry?

About 596 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt O S over Is 44?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt O S over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.