US Bridges

Rt J E over Is 55

FairPosted for load

Pemiscot County, Missouri · S 12 T 19 N R 12 E · Structure no. 1511

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
227 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,024
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J E over Is 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt J 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,024 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,036 by 2044. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesRt J E
CrossesIs 55
LocationS 12 T 19 N R 12 E
RouteState Highway 0J
Coordinates36.29866, -89.70187
Functional classRural Local

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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,024 (2024)
Projected traffic3,036 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt J 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 J 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 J E over Is 55 carry?

About 2,024 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt J E over Is 55?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J E over Is 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.