US Bridges

Is 55 S over N Cut Dtch

Poor

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 10 T 25 N R 14 E · Structure no. 933

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,882
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 55 S over N Cut Dtch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 55 S over N Cut Dtch in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10,882 vehicles a day, roughly 59% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,132 by 2044. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 55 S
CrossesN Cut Dtch
LocationS 10 T 25 N R 14 E
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates36.82328, -89.53249
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,882 (2024)
Projected traffic20,132 by 2044
Trucks59%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 55 S over N Cut Dtch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 55 S over N Cut Dtch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Is 55 S over N Cut Dtch carry?

About 10,882 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 59% are trucks.

How long is Is 55 S over N Cut Dtch?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Is 55 S over N Cut Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.