US Bridges

505 S over Is 155

Fair

Pemiscot County, Missouri · S 14 T 18 N R 12 E · Structure no. 2109

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
282 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

505 S over Is 155 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 505 S over Is 155 in Pemiscot County, Missouri. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2044. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries505 S
CrossesIs 155
LocationS 14 T 18 N R 12 E
RouteCounty Highway 505
Coordinates36.20182, -89.73157
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2024)
Projected traffic108 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 505 S over Is 155 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is 505 S over Is 155 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 505 S over Is 155 carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 505 S over Is 155?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 505 S over Is 155?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.