US Bridges

Rt D E over Is 44

Fair

Phelps County, Missouri · S 24 T 37 N R 10 W · Structure no. 1323

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
201 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,510
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D E over Is 44 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rt D E 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 5 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 1,510 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,265 by 2044. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesRt D E
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 24 T 37 N R 10 W
RouteState Highway 0D
Coordinates37.90807, -91.98724
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,510 (2024)
Projected traffic2,265 by 2044
Trucks11%
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 D E over Is 44 built?

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

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

About 1,510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt D E over Is 44?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rt D E over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.