US Bridges

Rt J S over Is 44

Fair

Phelps County, Missouri · S 3 T 36 N R 10 W · Structure no. 1322

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
187 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,015
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J S over Is 44 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rt J S over Is 44 in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,015 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,523 by 2044. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesRt J S
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 3 T 36 N R 10 W
RouteState Highway 0J
CountyPhelps County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.86855, -92.0199
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,015 (2024)
Projected traffic1,523 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 J S over Is 44 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,015 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rt J S over Is 44?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J S over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.