US Bridges

Or 55 S over Ramsey Br

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 679 T 30 N R 13 E · Structure no. 4189

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
206
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 55 S over Ramsey Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Or 55 S over Ramsey Br in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 206 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 319 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOr 55 S
CrossesRamsey Br
LocationS 679 T 30 N R 13 E
RouteState Highway 55
Coordinates37.28459, -89.57485
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic206 (2024)
Projected traffic319 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 55 S over Ramsey Br built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 55 S over Ramsey Br 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Or 55 S over Ramsey Br carry?

About 206 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Or 55 S over Ramsey Br?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Or 55 S over Ramsey Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.