US Bridges

Or 55 N over Main Dtch

FairPosted for load

Pemiscot County, Missouri · S 24 T 20 N R 12 E · Structure no. 1533

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 55 N over Main Dtch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Or 55 N over Main Dtch 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOr 55 N
CrossesMain Dtch
LocationS 24 T 20 N R 12 E
RouteState Highway 55
Coordinates36.34995, -89.69897
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 55 N over Main Dtch built?

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

What condition is Or 55 N over Main Dtch 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 Or 55 N over Main Dtch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Or 55 N over Main Dtch?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Or 55 N over Main Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.