US Bridges

Sampson RD E over Is 44

Poor

Webster County, Missouri · S 2 T 31 N R 18 W · Structure no. 2380

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
648
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sampson RD E over Is 44 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sampson RD E over Is 44 in Webster County, Missouri. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 52 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 648 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,037 by 2044. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSampson RD E
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 2 T 31 N R 18 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWebster County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.42785, -92.88044
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 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 traffic648 (2024)
Projected traffic1,037 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sampson RD E over Is 44 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Sampson RD E over Is 44 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Sampson RD E over Is 44 carry?

About 648 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sampson 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 Sampson RD E over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.