County RD E-552 over Lit Pomme De Terre
PoorClosed to trafficPolk County, Missouri · S 3 T 31 N R 21 W · Structure no. 23765
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 38 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD E-552 over Lit Pomme De Terre is a concrete continuous slab carrying County RD E-552 over Lit Pomme De Terre in Polk County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD E-552 over Lit Pomme De Terre built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is County RD E-552 over Lit Pomme De Terre 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 April 2022.
How much traffic does County RD E-552 over Lit Pomme De Terre carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County RD E-552 over Lit Pomme De Terre?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns County RD E-552 over Lit Pomme De Terre?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.