US Bridges

Mo 80 E over Is 55

Fair

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 2 T 24 N R 14 E · Structure no. 937

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,262
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 80 E over Is 55 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mo 80 E over Is 55 in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 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 2,262 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,732 by 2044. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesMo 80 E
CrossesIs 55
LocationS 2 T 24 N R 14 E
RouteState Highway 80
Coordinates36.75928, -89.53809
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,262 (2024)
Projected traffic3,732 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Mo 80 E over Is 55 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Mo 80 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 Mo 80 E over Is 55 carry?

About 2,262 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mo 80 E over Is 55?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 80 E over Is 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.