US Bridges

Rt C S over Is 44

Fair

Phelps County, Missouri · S 11 T 37 N R 9 W · Structure no. 2603

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
767
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt C S over Is 44 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt C S over Is 44 in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 767 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,151 by 2044. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRt C S
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 11 T 37 N R 9 W
RouteState Highway 0C
CountyPhelps County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.94496, -91.88336
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic767 (2024)
Projected traffic1,151 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 C S over Is 44 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

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

About 767 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt C S over Is 44?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Rt C S over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.