US Bridges

Is 44 W over Smith & Tater Hol

Fair

Phelps County, Missouri · S 25 T 37 N R 10 W · Structure no. 1324

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,872
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 W over Smith & Tater Hol is a concrete continuous slab carrying Is 44 W over Smith & Tater Hol 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 15,872 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,157 by 2044. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 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 W
CrossesSmith & Tater Hol
LocationS 25 T 37 N R 10 W
RouteInterstate 44
CountyPhelps County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.9088, -91.98379
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
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,872 (2024)
Projected traffic30,157 by 2044
Trucks44%
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 W over Smith & Tater Hol built?

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

What condition is Is 44 W over Smith & Tater Hol 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 W over Smith & Tater Hol carry?

About 15,872 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 W over Smith & Tater Hol?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Is 44 W over Smith & Tater Hol?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.