US Bridges

Is 44 E over E Fk Niangua Rvr

Fair

Webster County, Missouri · S 14 T 31 N R 18 W · Structure no. 36920

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,467
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 E over E Fk Niangua Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 44 E over E Fk Niangua Rvr in Webster County, Missouri. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 15,467 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,614 by 2044. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 44 E
CrossesE Fk Niangua Rvr
LocationS 14 T 31 N R 18 W
RouteInterstate 44
Coordinates37.40976, -92.89003
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,467 (2024)
Projected traffic28,614 by 2044
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 44 E over E Fk Niangua Rvr built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 44 E over E Fk Niangua Rvr 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 Is 44 E over E Fk Niangua Rvr carry?

About 15,467 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 E over E Fk Niangua Rvr?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Is 44 E over E Fk Niangua Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.