US Bridges

Is 44 E over Smith & Tater Hol

Fair

Phelps County, Missouri · S 25 T 37 N R 10 W · Structure no. 6265

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,690
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 E over Smith & Tater Hol is a concrete tee beam carrying Is 44 E over Smith & Tater Hol in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 73 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 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 15,690 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,811 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 44 E
CrossesSmith & Tater Hol
LocationS 25 T 37 N R 10 W
RouteInterstate 44
Coordinates37.90858, -91.98391
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 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
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 Smith & Tater Hol built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is Is 44 E over Smith & Tater Hol 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 Smith & Tater Hol carry?

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

How long is Is 44 E over Smith & Tater Hol?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Is 44 E over Smith & Tater Hol?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.