US Bridges

Or 44 W over Williams CR

Poor

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 28 T 28 N R 26 W · Structure no. 6074

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,763
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 44 W over Williams CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Or 44 W over Williams CR in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 3 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 1,763 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,556 by 2044. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOr 44 W
CrossesWilliams CR
LocationS 28 T 28 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 44
Coordinates37.10555, -93.7815
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,763 (2024)
Projected traffic2,556 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 44 W over Williams CR built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 44 W over Williams CR 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 Or 44 W over Williams CR carry?

About 1,763 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Or 44 W over Williams CR?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Or 44 W over Williams CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.