US Bridges

444 E over Is 55

Poor

Pemiscot County, Missouri · S 3 T 17 N R 12 E · Structure no. 1627

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
242 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
228
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

444 E over Is 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 444 E over Is 55 in Pemiscot County, Missouri. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 228 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 342 by 2044. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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Carries444 E
CrossesIs 55
LocationS 3 T 17 N R 12 E
RouteCounty Highway 444
CountyPemiscot County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.13924, -89.75303
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic228 (2024)
Projected traffic342 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 444 E over Is 55 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is 444 E over Is 55 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does 444 E over Is 55 carry?

About 228 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 444 E over Is 55?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 444 E over Is 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.