US Bridges

Rt P E over Is 55

Fair

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 3 T 23 N R 14 E · Structure no. 938

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
211 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
698
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt P E over Is 55 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rt P E over Is 55 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 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 698 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,082 by 2044. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRt P E
CrossesIs 55
LocationS 3 T 23 N R 14 E
RouteState Highway 0P
Coordinates36.67151, -89.53829
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic698 (2024)
Projected traffic1,082 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 P E over Is 55 built?

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

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

About 698 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt P E over Is 55?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rt P E over Is 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.