US Bridges

Rt Ee E over Is 55

Fair

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 25 T 22 N R 13 E · Structure no. 1051

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
231 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,534
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ee E over Is 55 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rt Ee E over Is 55 in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 5 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 2,534 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,928 by 2044. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesRt Ee E
CrossesIs 55
LocationS 25 T 22 N R 13 E
RouteState Highway 0EE
Coordinates36.51883, -89.60079
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,534 (2024)
Projected traffic3,928 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ee E over Is 55 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Rt Ee E over Is 55 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 Rt Ee E over Is 55 carry?

About 2,534 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ee E over Is 55?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ee E over Is 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.