US Bridges

Rp IS44W to Rtd E over Smith & Tater Hol

Fair

Phelps County, Missouri · S 25 T 37 N R 10 W · Structure no. 1325

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
813
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rp IS44W to Rtd E over Smith & Tater Hol is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rp IS44W to Rtd E 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 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 813 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,545 by 2044. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRp IS44W to Rtd E
CrossesSmith & Tater Hol
LocationS 25 T 37 N R 10 W
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhelps County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.90902, -91.98369
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic813 (2024)
Projected traffic1,545 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rp IS44W to Rtd E over Smith & Tater Hol built?

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

What condition is Rp IS44W to Rtd E 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 Rp IS44W to Rtd E over Smith & Tater Hol carry?

About 813 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Rp IS44W to Rtd E over Smith & Tater Hol?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rp IS44W to Rtd E over Smith & Tater Hol?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.