US Bridges

Rt O E over Is 55

Fair

Pemiscot County, Missouri · S 16 T 16 N R 11 E · Structure no. 313

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt O E over Is 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt O E over Is 55 in Pemiscot County, Missouri. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 63 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,175 by 2044. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRt O E
CrossesIs 55
LocationS 16 T 16 N R 11 E
RouteState Highway 0O
Coordinates36.01608, -89.8748
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2024)
Projected traffic2,175 by 2044
Trucks11%
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 Rt O E over Is 55 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Rt O 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 November 2024.

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

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt O E over Is 55?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt O E over Is 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.