US Bridges

Mo 28 E over Is 44

Fair

Pulaski County, Missouri · S 23 T 36 N R 11 W · Structure no. 579

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,104
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 28 E over Is 44 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mo 28 E over Is 44 in Pulaski County, Missouri. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 3,104 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,966 by 2044. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 28 E
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 23 T 36 N R 11 W
RouteState Highway 28
CountyPulaski County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.83458, -92.09907
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,104 (2024)
Projected traffic4,966 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 28 E over Is 44 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Mo 28 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 Mo 28 E over Is 44 carry?

About 3,104 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mo 28 E over Is 44?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 28 E over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.