US Bridges

Rt a E over Is 55

Fair

Pemiscot County, Missouri · S 24 T 20 N R 12 E · Structure no. 1434

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
779
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt a E over Is 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt a E over Is 55 in Pemiscot County, Missouri. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 58 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 779 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,169 by 2044. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesRt a E
CrossesIs 55
LocationS 24 T 20 N R 12 E
RouteState Highway 0A
Coordinates36.34976, -89.70168
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic779 (2024)
Projected traffic1,169 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 a E over Is 55 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

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

About 779 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt a E over Is 55?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt a E over Is 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.