US Bridges

Lp 44 E over Is 44

Fair

Phelps County, Missouri · S 10 T 37 N R 8 W · Structure no. 1039

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
239 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,016
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 44 E over Is 44 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lp 44 E over Is 44 in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 13,016 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,826 by 2044. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 44 E
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 10 T 37 N R 8 W
RouteState Highway 44
CountyPhelps County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.94389, -91.79235
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,016 (2024)
Projected traffic20,826 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lp 44 E over Is 44 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Lp 44 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Lp 44 E over Is 44 carry?

About 13,016 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lp 44 E over Is 44?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 44 E over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.