US Bridges

Rt Kk E over Is 55

Poor

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 6 T 33 N R 12 E · Structure no. 2152

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
248 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Kk E over Is 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Kk E over Is 55 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2044. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRt Kk E
CrossesIs 55
LocationS 6 T 33 N R 12 E
RouteState Highway 0KK
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.57684, -89.75922
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2024)
Projected traffic930 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Kk E over Is 55 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Rt Kk E over Is 55 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Kk E over Is 55 carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt Kk E over Is 55?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Kk E over Is 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.