US Bridges

Rt E E over Is 55

Fair

Pemiscot County, Missouri · S 2 T 16 N R 11 E · Structure no. 1632

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
307
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt E E over Is 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt E E over Is 55 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 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.

It carries about 307 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 461 by 2044. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRt E E
CrossesIs 55
LocationS 2 T 16 N R 11 E
RouteState Highway 0E
Coordinates36.05387, -89.83935
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic307 (2024)
Projected traffic461 by 2044
Trucks12%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt E E over Is 55 built?

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

What condition is Rt E 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rt E E over Is 55 carry?

About 307 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt E E over Is 55?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Rt E E over Is 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.