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Is 44 W over E Fk Lit Beaver CR

Fair

Phelps County, Missouri · S 9 T 37 N R 8 W · Structure no. 1040

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,335
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 W over E Fk Lit Beaver CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Is 44 W over E Fk Lit Beaver CR in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 1964, 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 19,335 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,737 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 44 W
CrossesE Fk Lit Beaver CR
LocationS 9 T 37 N R 8 W
RouteInterstate 44
CountyPhelps County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.93979, -91.81605
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,335 (2024)
Projected traffic36,737 by 2044
Trucks29%
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 E Fk Lit Beaver CR built?

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

What condition is Is 44 W over E Fk Lit Beaver CR 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 Is 44 W over E Fk Lit Beaver CR carry?

About 19,335 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 W over E Fk Lit Beaver CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Is 44 W over E Fk Lit Beaver CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.