US Bridges

Is 55 S over Tom CR

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 2991 T 43 N R 6 E · Structure no. 639

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
104,603
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 55 S over Tom CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Is 55 S over Tom CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 60 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 104,603 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 193,516 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 55 S
CrossesTom CR
LocationS 2991 T 43 N R 6 E
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates38.4255, -90.38461
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104,603 (2024)
Projected traffic193,516 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Is 55 S over Tom CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Is 55 S over Tom 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Is 55 S over Tom CR carry?

About 104,603 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Is 55 S over Tom CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Is 55 S over Tom CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.