US Bridges

Rt V E over Is 44

Fair

Phelps County, Missouri · S 32 T 38 N R 7 W · Structure no. 1072

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
208 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,506
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt V E over Is 44 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rt V E over Is 44 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 12,506 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,010 by 2044. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesRt V E
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 32 T 38 N R 7 W
RouteState Highway 0V
CountyPhelps County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.97942, -91.71935
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,506 (2024)
Projected traffic20,010 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt V E over Is 44 built?

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

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

About 12,506 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt V E over Is 44?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Rt V E over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.