US Bridges

County RD S-155 over Pomme De Terre Rvr

Good

Polk County, Missouri · S 33 T 34 N R 22 W · Structure no. 28652

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD S-155 over Pomme De Terre Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD S-155 over Pomme De Terre Rvr in Polk County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCounty RD S-155
CrossesPomme De Terre Rvr
LocationS 33 T 34 N R 22 W
RouteCounty Highway 188
Coordinates37.63341, -93.3452
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2024)
Projected traffic65 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD S-155 over Pomme De Terre Rvr built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD S-155 over Pomme De Terre Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does County RD S-155 over Pomme De Terre Rvr carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is County RD S-155 over Pomme De Terre Rvr?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County RD S-155 over Pomme De Terre Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.