US Bridges

Rt T E over Is 55

Fair

Pemiscot County, Missouri · S 6 T 20 N R 13 E · Structure no. 1305

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,455
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt T E over Is 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt T E over Is 55 in Pemiscot County, Missouri. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 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 1,455 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,183 by 2044. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRt T E
CrossesIs 55
LocationS 6 T 20 N R 13 E
RouteState Highway 0T
Coordinates36.39329, -89.69855
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,455 (2024)
Projected traffic2,183 by 2044
Trucks9%
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 T E over Is 55 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Rt T 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt T E over Is 55 carry?

About 1,455 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt T E over Is 55?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt T E over Is 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.