US Bridges

Is 44 E over Freistatt Br

Fair

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 5 T 27 N R 27 W · Structure no. 677

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,680
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 E over Freistatt Br is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 44 E over Freistatt Br in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 5 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 14,680 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,892 by 2044. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 44 E
CrossesFreistatt Br
LocationS 5 T 27 N R 27 W
RouteInterstate 44
Coordinates37.07406, -93.89757
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,680 (2024)
Projected traffic27,892 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 44 E over Freistatt Br built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Is 44 E over Freistatt Br 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 Is 44 E over Freistatt Br carry?

About 14,680 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 E over Freistatt Br?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Is 44 E over Freistatt Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.