US Bridges

County RD E-535 over Pomme De Terre Rvr

FairPosted for load

Polk County, Missouri · S 27 T 32 N R 21 W · Structure no. 23551

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD E-535 over Pomme De Terre Rvr is a concrete continuous slab carrying County RD E-535 over Pomme De Terre Rvr in Polk County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD E-535
CrossesPomme De Terre Rvr
LocationS 27 T 32 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 415
CountyPolk County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.47122, -93.23177
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic22 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$174,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD E-535 over Pomme De Terre Rvr built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD E-535 over Pomme De Terre Rvr 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County RD E-535 over Pomme De Terre Rvr carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD E-535 over Pomme De Terre Rvr?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County RD E-535 over Pomme De Terre Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.