Is 55 S over Little Apple CR
FairCape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 6 T 33 N R 12 E · Structure no. 10051
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,280
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 55 S over Little Apple CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 55 S over Little Apple CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 56 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 11,280 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,996 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 55 S over Little Apple CR built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Is 55 S over Little Apple CR 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 2023.
How much traffic does Is 55 S over Little Apple CR carry?
About 11,280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Is 55 S over Little Apple CR?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Is 55 S over Little Apple CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.