US Bridges

Is 44 E over Lit Beaver CR

Fair

Phelps County, Missouri · S 8 T 37 N R 8 W · Structure no. 4678

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35,870
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 E over Lit Beaver CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Is 44 E over Lit Beaver CR in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 100 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 35,870 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,153 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 44 E
CrossesLit Beaver CR
LocationS 8 T 37 N R 8 W
RouteInterstate 44
Coordinates37.93833, -91.83343
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,870 (2024)
Projected traffic68,153 by 2044
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 44 E over Lit Beaver CR built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is Is 44 E over Lit Beaver CR 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 Is 44 E over Lit Beaver CR carry?

About 35,870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 E over Lit Beaver CR?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Is 44 E over Lit Beaver CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.