US Bridges

Rt B S over Is 57

Good

Mississippi County, Missouri · S 17 T 26 N R 15 E · Structure no. 204

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
248 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,305
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B S over Is 57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt B S over Is 57 in Mississippi County, Missouri. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 66 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,305 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,827 by 2044. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesRt B S
CrossesIs 57
LocationS 17 T 26 N R 15 E
RouteState Highway 0B
Coordinates36.90088, -89.45607
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,305 (2024)
Projected traffic1,827 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt B S over Is 57 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Rt B S over Is 57 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Rt B S over Is 57 carry?

About 1,305 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt B S over Is 57?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B S over Is 57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.