US Bridges

Is 44 E over Spring Rvr

Fair

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 3 T 27 N R 27 W · Structure no. 725

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
734 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
14,680
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 E over Spring Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 44 E over Spring Rvr in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 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 14,680 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,892 by 2044. The structure is 734 ft (223.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 44 E
CrossesSpring Rvr
LocationS 3 T 27 N R 27 W
RouteInterstate 44
Coordinates37.08305, -93.86476
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length734 ft (223.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 Spring Rvr built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Is 44 E over Spring Rvr 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 Spring Rvr carry?

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

How long is Is 44 E over Spring Rvr?

The structure is 734 ft (223.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Is 44 E over Spring Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.