US Bridges

Is 55 S over Drain Dtch No 12

Fair

Pemiscot County, Missouri · S 25 T 17 N R 11 E · Structure no. 4161

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,850
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 55 S over Drain Dtch No 12 is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Is 55 S over Drain Dtch No 12 in Pemiscot County, Missouri. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 17,850 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,023 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 55 S
CrossesDrain Dtch No 12
LocationS 25 T 17 N R 11 E
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates36.07969, -89.80833
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating104.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,850 (2024)
Projected traffic33,023 by 2044
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 S over Drain Dtch No 12 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 55 S over Drain Dtch No 12 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Is 55 S over Drain Dtch No 12 carry?

About 17,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is Is 55 S over Drain Dtch No 12?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Is 55 S over Drain Dtch No 12?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.