US Bridges

Is 57 S over Lateral Dtch #2

Fair

Mississippi County, Missouri · S 3 T 26 N R 16 E · Structure no. 1709

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,589
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 57 S over Lateral Dtch #2 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Is 57 S over Lateral Dtch #2 in Mississippi County, Missouri. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6,589 vehicles a day, roughly 69% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,531 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 57 S
CrossesLateral Dtch #2
LocationS 3 T 26 N R 16 E
RouteInterstate 57
Coordinates36.93065, -89.30762
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,589 (2024)
Projected traffic11,531 by 2044
Trucks69%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 57 S over Lateral Dtch #2 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 57 S over Lateral Dtch #2 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 57 S over Lateral Dtch #2 carry?

About 6,589 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 69% are trucks.

How long is Is 57 S over Lateral Dtch #2?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Is 57 S over Lateral Dtch #2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.