US 412 E over Pole Cat Slu
FairDunklin County, Missouri · S 12 T 17 N R 8 E · Structure no. 996
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,768
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 412 E over Pole Cat Slu is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 412 E over Pole Cat Slu in Dunklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 59 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 5,768 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,094 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 US 412 E over Pole Cat Slu built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is US 412 E over Pole Cat Slu 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 2024.
How much traffic does US 412 E over Pole Cat Slu carry?
About 5,768 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 412 E over Pole Cat Slu?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US 412 E over Pole Cat Slu?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.