US Bridges

Rt E S over Is 44

Fair

Phelps County, Missouri · S 2 T 37 N R 8 W · Structure no. 1041

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
238 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,431
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt E S over Is 44 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rt E S 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 10,431 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,690 by 2044. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRt E S
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 2 T 37 N R 8 W
RouteState Highway 0E
CountyPhelps County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.95619, -91.782
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,431 (2024)
Projected traffic16,690 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Rt E S over Is 44 built?

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

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

About 10,431 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt E S over Is 44?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rt E S over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.