US Bridges

Plank School RD E over Is 44

Fair

Webster County, Missouri · S 22 T 31 N R 18 W · Structure no. 2379

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
734
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plank School RD E over Is 44 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plank School RD E over Is 44 in Webster County, Missouri. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 734 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,174 by 2044. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPlank School RD E
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 22 T 31 N R 18 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWebster County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.3832, -92.90244
Functional classRural Local

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 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 rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic734 (2024)
Projected traffic1,174 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Plank School RD E over Is 44 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plank School RD 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 Plank School RD E over Is 44 carry?

About 734 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Plank School RD E over Is 44?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Plank School RD E over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.