US Bridges

Vichy RD S over Is 44

Fair

Phelps County, Missouri · S 2 T 37 N R 8 W · Structure no. 31127

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,273
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vichy RD S over Is 44 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vichy RD S over Is 44 in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 4,273 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,410 by 2044. The structure is 234 ft (71.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVichy RD S
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 2 T 37 N R 8 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhelps County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.96054, -91.77324
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.4 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,273 (2024)
Projected traffic6,410 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Vichy RD S over Is 44 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vichy RD 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 Vichy RD S over Is 44 carry?

About 4,273 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Vichy RD S over Is 44?

The structure is 234 ft (71.4 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Vichy RD S over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.