US Bridges

Is 44 E over Bradford CR

Fair

Pulaski County, Missouri · S 35 T 36 N R 12 W · Structure no. 6144

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,996
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 E over Bradford CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Is 44 E over Bradford CR in Pulaski County, Missouri. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 66 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 35,996 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,392 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 44 E
CrossesBradford CR
LocationS 35 T 36 N R 12 W
RouteInterstate 44
CountyPulaski County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.80982, -92.22391
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,996 (2024)
Projected traffic68,392 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 Bradford CR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Is 44 E over Bradford CR 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 Is 44 E over Bradford CR carry?

About 35,996 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 E over Bradford CR?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Is 44 E over Bradford CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.