US Bridges

Is 44 E over Niangua Rvr

Fair

Webster County, Missouri · S 33 T 31 N R 18 W · Structure no. 6238

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,769
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 44 E over Niangua Rvr is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Is 44 E over Niangua Rvr in Webster County, Missouri. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 75 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 33,769 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,473 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 44 E
CrossesNiangua Rvr
LocationS 33 T 31 N R 18 W
RouteInterstate 44
Coordinates37.35743, -92.91226
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,769 (2024)
Projected traffic62,473 by 2044
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 44 E over Niangua Rvr built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Is 44 E over 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 Niangua Rvr carry?

About 33,769 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Is 44 E over Niangua Rvr?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Is 44 E over Niangua Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.