Mo 8 E over Is 44
FairPhelps County, Missouri · S 19 T 38 N R 6 W · Structure no. 431
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 214 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 8 E over Is 44 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 8 E over Is 44 in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 66 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 9,150 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,385 by 2044. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 8 E over Is 44 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Mo 8 E 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 Mo 8 E over Is 44 carry?
About 9,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is Mo 8 E over Is 44?
The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 8 E over Is 44?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.