US Bridges

Rt P S over Lateral Dtch No 22

FairPosted for load

Pemiscot County, Missouri · S 27 T 19 N R 12 E · Structure no. 4459

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1948
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt P S over Lateral Dtch No 22 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt P S over Lateral Dtch No 22 in Pemiscot County, Missouri. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 103 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 413 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesRt P S
CrossesLateral Dtch No 22
LocationS 27 T 19 N R 12 E
RouteState Highway 0P
CountyPemiscot County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.25551, -89.7457
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2024)
Projected traffic413 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Rt P S over Lateral Dtch No 22 built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.

What condition is Rt P S over Lateral Dtch No 22 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 P S over Lateral Dtch No 22 carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt P S over Lateral Dtch No 22?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt P S over Lateral Dtch No 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.