US Bridges

Rt U S over Is 44

Fair

Phelps County, Missouri · S 12 T 38 N R 6 W · Structure no. 1560

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
217 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt U S over Is 44 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt U S over Is 44 in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 58 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 788 by 2044. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesRt U S
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 12 T 38 N R 6 W
RouteState Highway 0U
CountyPhelps County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.02644, -91.54341
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2024)
Projected traffic788 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 U S over Is 44 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

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

About 525 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt U S over Is 44?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt U S over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.