MO 744 E
Carrying MO 744 E over IS 44
S 1 T 29 N R 21 W, Greene, Missouri
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
MO 744 E in Greene, Missouri sits above 62% of rated Missouri bridges on inventory load rating (37 t), while its 1990 build year is earlier than 49% of Greene's recorded-year cohort (493 bridges).
MO 744 E in Greene, Missouri is rated Fair in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1990, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 5. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Fair result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.
NBI record plate
Structure MO:3857
LATE-CENTURY · STEEL · MULTI-SPAN · DECK-LED · ARTERIAL-ADT · STANDARD-LOAD · CAT-FAIR
- LATE-CENTURY 1980–1999
- STEEL Steel
- MULTI-SPAN 2 spans
- DECK-LED Deck-led
- ARTERIAL-ADT Arterial ADT
- STANDARD-LOAD Standard load
- CAT-FAIR Fair
Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.
Bridge Snapshot: MO 744 E
The MO 744 E bridge in Greene, Missouri carries MO 744 E over IS 44. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2022, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 72.8 meters (239 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,903 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Missouri bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
How MO 744 E compares
Age against the county: built in 1990, earlier than 241 of Greene's 493 bridges with a recorded construction year (49%), against a county median build year of 1990.
Live comparison across Missouri bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (24,616 of 24,618 rated).
MO 744 E vs every rated Missouri bridge
Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state
37 Top 38% higher than 62% of 24,616 bridges
rated Missouri bridges, bucketed by value
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Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.
Greene inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 493 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1990
- Last Reconstructed
- 2022
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 72.8 m (239 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.6 m (41 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5,903 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 3857
Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MO 744 E is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare MO 744 E against other structures in Greene and across Missouri. Missouri bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for MO 744 E?
MO 744 E in Greene, Missouri has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MO 744 E inspected?
MO 744 E's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 5,903 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MO 744 E is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for MO 744 E?
MO 744 E has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MO 744 E?
MO 744 E is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is MO 744 E and does age affect safety?
MO 744 E was built in 1990, making it 36 years old and last reconstructed in 2022.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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