US Bridges

Rt B E over Peno CR

Poor

Pike County, Missouri · S 35 T 55 N R 4 W · Structure no. 6151

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
563
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B E over Peno CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt B E over Peno CR in Pike County, Missouri. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 3 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.

It carries about 563 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 816 by 2044. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesRt B E
CrossesPeno CR
LocationS 35 T 55 N R 4 W
RouteState Highway 0B
Coordinates39.4956, -91.30924
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic563 (2024)
Projected traffic816 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt B E over Peno CR built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt B E over Peno CR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rt B E over Peno CR carry?

About 563 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt B E over Peno CR?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B E over Peno CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.