US Bridges

Is 44 W over Williams CR

Good

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 28 T 28 N R 26 W · Structure no. 733

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,514
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 W over Williams CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 44 W over Williams CR in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 16,514 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,377 by 2044. The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 44 W
CrossesWilliams CR
LocationS 28 T 28 N R 26 W
RouteInterstate 44
Coordinates37.10538, -93.78092
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,514 (2024)
Projected traffic31,377 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 W over Williams CR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

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

About 16,514 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 W over Williams CR?

The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Is 44 W over Williams CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.