US Bridges

Is 44 E over Big Piney Rvr

Fair

Pulaski County, Missouri · S 7 T 36 N R 10 W · Structure no. 2629

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
896 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,314
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 E over Big Piney Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 44 E over Big Piney Rvr in Pulaski County, Missouri. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 49 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 14,314 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,197 by 2044. The structure is 896 ft (273.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 44 E
CrossesBig Piney Rvr
LocationS 7 T 36 N R 10 W
RouteInterstate 44
Coordinates37.8532, -92.07663
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length896 ft (273.1 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,314 (2024)
Projected traffic27,197 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 Big Piney Rvr built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Is 44 E over Big Piney Rvr 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 2024.

How much traffic does Is 44 E over Big Piney Rvr carry?

About 14,314 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 E over Big Piney Rvr?

The structure is 896 ft (273.1 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Is 44 E over Big Piney Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.