US Bridges

Or 55 S over Drain Dtch No 3

Good

Pemiscot County, Missouri · S 20 T 17 N R 12 E · Structure no. 1629

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
116
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 55 S over Drain Dtch No 3 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 55 S 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 116 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2044. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOr 55 S
CrossesDrain Dtch No 3
LocationS 20 T 17 N R 12 E
RouteState Highway 55
Coordinates36.1013, -89.78255
Functional classRural Local

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 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 rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2024)
Projected traffic174 by 2044
Trucks35%
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 S 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 Or 55 S 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 Or 55 S over Drain Dtch No 3 carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Or 55 S over Drain Dtch No 3?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Or 55 S over Drain Dtch No 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.