US Bridges

Is 44 E over Bourbeuse CR

Fair

Phelps County, Missouri · S 26 T 38 N R 7 W · Structure no. 1052

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,509
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 E over Bourbeuse CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Is 44 E over Bourbeuse CR in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 19,509 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,067 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 44 E
CrossesBourbeuse CR
LocationS 26 T 38 N R 7 W
RouteInterstate 44
CountyPhelps County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.98919, -91.65514
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,509 (2024)
Projected traffic37,067 by 2044
Trucks35%
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 E over Bourbeuse CR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Is 44 E over Bourbeuse 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 E over Bourbeuse CR carry?

About 19,509 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 E over Bourbeuse CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Is 44 E over Bourbeuse CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.