US Bridges

Or 44 E over Fk Lit Beaver CR

Fair

Phelps County, Missouri · S 9 T 37 N R 8 W · Structure no. 8354

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,579
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 44 E over Fk Lit Beaver CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Or 44 E over Fk Lit Beaver CR in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 4,579 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,869 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOr 44 E
CrossesFk Lit Beaver CR
LocationS 9 T 37 N R 8 W
RouteState Highway 44
Coordinates37.94019, -91.81423
Functional classUrban Local

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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.6 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 traffic4,579 (2024)
Projected traffic6,869 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Or 44 E over Fk Lit Beaver CR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

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

About 4,579 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

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

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Or 44 E over Fk Lit Beaver CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.