US Bridges

Is 55 N over Drain Dtch No 3

Good

Pemiscot County, Missouri · S 20 T 17 N R 12 E · Structure no. 1628

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,015
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 55 N over Drain Dtch No 3 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 55 N over Drain Dtch No 3 in Pemiscot County, Missouri. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,015 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,678 by 2044. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 55 N
CrossesDrain Dtch No 3
LocationS 20 T 17 N R 12 E
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates36.1006, -89.78264
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,015 (2024)
Projected traffic16,678 by 2044
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Is 55 N over Drain Dtch No 3 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Is 55 N over Drain Dtch No 3 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Is 55 N over Drain Dtch No 3 carry?

About 9,015 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is Is 55 N over Drain Dtch No 3?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Is 55 N over Drain Dtch No 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.