Rt J E over Is 44
Laclede County, Missouri · rated Poor in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Rt J E over Is 44 in Laclede County, Missouri, is rated in poor condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 4 (poor condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 3,902 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 11 of the 119 inventoried bridges in Laclede County rated poor (9.2%); 11 (9.2%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A poor rating means at least one major component - deck, superstructure, or substructure - is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale. It does not by itself mean the bridge is unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or load-restricted by their owners.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 | 4 | Poor condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 190 ft |
| Location | S 7 T 32 N R 17 W |
| NBI structure number | 986 |
| Condition class | Poor |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Missouri department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Laclede County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 44 E over Calvin Br | 1950 | 35,961 | Fair |
| Is 44 E over Goodwin CR | 1956 | 32,598 | Fair |
| Is 44 E over Goodwin CR | 1956 | 32,598 | Fair |
| Mo 5 S over Is 44 | 1977 | 20,949 | Good |
| Is 44 W over Gasconade Rvr | 1956 | 14,639 | Fair |
| Is 44 W over Gasconade Rvr Ovrf | 1956 | 14,639 | Poor |
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