US Bridges

Rt H S over Is 44

Fair

Pulaski County, Missouri · S 35 T 36 N R 12 W · Structure no. 2620

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
256 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,873
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H S over Is 44 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt H S over Is 44 in Pulaski County, Missouri. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 46 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 9,873 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,810 by 2044. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRt H S
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 35 T 36 N R 12 W
RouteState Highway 0H
Coordinates37.80454, -92.22182
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,873 (2024)
Projected traffic14,810 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt H S over Is 44 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Rt H S over Is 44 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 Rt H S over Is 44 carry?

About 9,873 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Rt H S over Is 44?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H S over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.