US Bridges

Is 44 E over BNSF RR Lit Piney Rvr

Fair

Phelps County, Missouri · S 24 T 37 N R 10 W · Structure no. 4818

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,092 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,690
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 E over BNSF RR Lit Piney Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 44 E over BNSF RR Lit Piney Rvr in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 59 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 15,690 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,811 by 2044. The structure is 1,092 ft (332.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 44 E
CrossesBNSF RR Lit Piney Rvr
LocationS 24 T 37 N R 10 W
RouteInterstate 44
CountyPhelps County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.91876, -91.96959
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,092 ft (332.8 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,690 (2024)
Projected traffic29,811 by 2044
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 BNSF RR Lit Piney Rvr built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Is 44 E over BNSF RR Lit Piney Rvr 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 February 2024.

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

About 15,690 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

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

The structure is 1,092 ft (332.8 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.