Is 55 S over Drain Dtch No 3
FairPemiscot County, Missouri · S 20 T 17 N R 12 E · Structure no. 6293
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 187 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,424
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 55 S over Drain Dtch No 3 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 55 S over Drain Dtch No 3 in Pemiscot County, Missouri. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 72 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 9,424 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,434 by 2044. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 55 S over Drain Dtch No 3 built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Is 55 S over Drain Dtch No 3 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 Is 55 S over Drain Dtch No 3 carry?
About 9,424 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.
How long is Is 55 S over Drain Dtch No 3?
The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Is 55 S over Drain Dtch No 3?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.