US Bridges

Rt O E over Pemiscot Byu

PoorPosted for load

Pemiscot County, Missouri · S 14 T 16 N R 11 E · Structure no. 7513

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,172
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt O E over Pemiscot Byu is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt O E over Pemiscot Byu in Pemiscot County, Missouri. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,172 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,758 by 2044. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt O E
CrossesPemiscot Byu
LocationS 14 T 16 N R 11 E
RouteState Highway 0O
Coordinates36.01581, -89.8289
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,172 (2024)
Projected traffic1,758 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$939,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt O E over Pemiscot Byu built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt O E over Pemiscot Byu in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt O E over Pemiscot Byu carry?

About 1,172 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt O E over Pemiscot Byu?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt O E over Pemiscot Byu?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.