US Bridges

Is 44 E over E Fk Lit Beaver CR

Fair

Phelps County, Missouri · S 8 T 37 N R 8 W · Structure no. 6231

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,535
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 E over E Fk Lit Beaver CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Is 44 E over E Fk Lit Beaver CR in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 75 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 16,535 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,417 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 44 E
CrossesE Fk Lit Beaver CR
LocationS 8 T 37 N R 8 W
RouteInterstate 44
CountyPhelps County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.93808, -91.82947
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating100.2 US tons
Inventory rating60.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,535 (2024)
Projected traffic31,417 by 2044
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 E Fk Lit Beaver CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

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

About 16,535 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 E over E Fk Lit Beaver CR?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Is 44 E over E Fk Lit Beaver CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.