US Bridges

Mo 7 S over Is 44

Poor

Pulaski County, Missouri · S 12 T 35 N R 13 W · Structure no. 2619

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,201
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 7 S over Is 44 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 7 S over Is 44 in Pulaski County, Missouri. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,201 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,522 by 2044. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 7 S
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 12 T 35 N R 13 W
RouteState Highway 7
CountyPulaski County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.7786, -92.31869
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,201 (2024)
Projected traffic3,522 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 7 S over Is 44 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 7 S over Is 44 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 7 S over Is 44 carry?

About 2,201 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mo 7 S over Is 44?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 7 S over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.