US Bridges

Mo 38 E over Is 44

Fair

Webster County, Missouri · S 5 T 30 N R 18 W · Structure no. 1461

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,452
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 38 E over Is 44 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 38 E over Is 44 in Webster County, Missouri. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 18,452 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,291 by 2044. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 38 E
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 5 T 30 N R 18 W
RouteState Highway 38
CountyWebster County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.34283, -92.93068
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,452 (2024)
Projected traffic32,291 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Mo 38 E over Is 44 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Mo 38 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 38 E over Is 44 carry?

About 18,452 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mo 38 E over Is 44?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 38 E over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.