US Bridges

Rt F E over Is 44

Fair

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 4 T 27 N R 28 W · Structure no. 8137

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
231 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
239
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt F E over Is 44 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rt F E 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 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 239 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2044. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesRt F E
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 4 T 27 N R 28 W
RouteState Highway 0F
CountyLawrence County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.07576, -93.9996
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 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 width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (2024)
Projected traffic347 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 Rt F E over Is 44 built?

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

What condition is Rt F E 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 Rt F E over Is 44 carry?

About 239 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Rt F E 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 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rt F E over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.