US Bridges

Mo 97 S over Is 44

Fair

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 2 T 27 N R 28 W · Structure no. 676

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
231 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,010
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 97 S over Is 44 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mo 97 S over Is 44 in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,465 by 2044. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 97 S
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 2 T 27 N R 28 W
RouteState Highway 97
CountyLawrence County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.07486, -93.95014
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,010 (2024)
Projected traffic1,465 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Mo 97 S over Is 44 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 97 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 97 S over Is 44 carry?

About 1,010 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mo 97 S over Is 44?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 97 S over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.