US Bridges

Rt Pp E over Pomme De Terre Rvr

Good

Polk County, Missouri · S 19 T 35 N R 22 W · Structure no. 8183

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
359 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Pp E over Pomme De Terre Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Pp E over Pomme De Terre Rvr in Polk County, Missouri. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 64 years old, older 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 185 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 296 by 2044. The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesRt Pp E
CrossesPomme De Terre Rvr
LocationS 19 T 35 N R 22 W
RouteState Highway 0PP
Coordinates37.77366, -93.40636
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length359 ft (109.4 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2024)
Projected traffic296 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Pp E over Pomme De Terre Rvr built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Rt Pp E 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Pp E over Pomme De Terre Rvr carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt Pp E over Pomme De Terre Rvr?

The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Pp E over Pomme De Terre Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.