US Bridges

Lp 44 E over Is 44

Fair

Pulaski County, Missouri · S 29 T 36 N R 11 W · Structure no. 575

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
429 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,880
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 44 E over Is 44 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Lp 44 E over Is 44 in Pulaski County, Missouri. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 64 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 9,880 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,808 by 2044. The structure is 429 ft (130.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 44 E
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 29 T 36 N R 11 W
RouteState Highway 44
CountyPulaski County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.82462, -92.16742
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length429 ft (130.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,880 (2024)
Projected traffic15,808 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 44 E over Is 44 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Lp 44 E 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lp 44 E over Is 44 carry?

About 9,880 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lp 44 E over Is 44?

The structure is 429 ft (130.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 44 E over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.