US Bridges

Mo 174 E over Is 44

Good

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 22 T 28 N R 26 W · Structure no. 687

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
301 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,505
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 174 E over Is 44 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 174 E over Is 44 in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 61 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,505 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,082 by 2044. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesMo 174 E
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 22 T 28 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 174
Coordinates37.11585, -93.76157
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,505 (2024)
Projected traffic5,082 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 174 E over Is 44 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Mo 174 E over Is 44 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 174 E over Is 44 carry?

About 3,505 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mo 174 E over Is 44?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 174 E over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.