Is 55 S over Pemiscot Byu
FairPemiscot County, Missouri · S 16 T 16 N R 11 E · Structure no. 6295
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 164 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,084
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 55 S over Pemiscot Byu is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 55 S over Pemiscot Byu 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 8,084 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,955 by 2044. The structure is 164 ft (50 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Pemiscot Byu 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 Pemiscot Byu 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 Pemiscot Byu carry?
About 8,084 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.
How long is Is 55 S over Pemiscot Byu?
The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Is 55 S over Pemiscot Byu?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.