US Bridges

Rt B S over Is 44

Fair

Webster County, Missouri · S 23 T 30 N R 19 W · Structure no. 1460

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
188 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,329
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B S over Is 44 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt B S over Is 44 in Webster County, Missouri. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 57 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 5 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 1,329 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,126 by 2044. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesRt B S
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 23 T 30 N R 19 W
RouteState Highway 0B
Coordinates37.30291, -92.99955
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,329 (2024)
Projected traffic2,126 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 B S over Is 44 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Rt B 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt B S over Is 44 carry?

About 1,329 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt B S over Is 44?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B S over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.