US Bridges

Is 44 W over BNSF RR Lit Piney Rvr

Poor

Phelps County, Missouri · S 24 T 37 N R 10 W · Structure no. 29214

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,116 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
15,872
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 W over BNSF RR Lit Piney Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 44 W over BNSF RR Lit Piney Rvr in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 15,872 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,157 by 2044. The structure is 1,116 ft (340.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 44 W
CrossesBNSF RR Lit Piney Rvr
LocationS 24 T 37 N R 10 W
RouteInterstate 44
Coordinates37.91871, -91.96993
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,116 ft (340.1 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 44 W over BNSF RR Lit Piney Rvr built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 44 W over BNSF RR Lit Piney Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Is 44 W over BNSF RR Lit Piney Rvr carry?

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

How long is Is 44 W over BNSF RR Lit Piney Rvr?

The structure is 1,116 ft (340.1 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Is 44 W over BNSF RR Lit Piney Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.