Rt H S over Pomme De Terre Rvr
PoorPosted for loadPolk County, Missouri · S 20 T 32 N R 21 W · Structure no. 9187
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 202 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,184
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt H S over Pomme De Terre Rvr is a concrete arch - deck carrying Rt H S over Pomme De Terre Rvr in Polk County, Missouri. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,184 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,894 by 2044. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Rt H S over Pomme De Terre Rvr built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt H S over Pomme De Terre Rvr 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Rt H S over Pomme De Terre Rvr carry?
About 1,184 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Rt H S over Pomme De Terre Rvr?
The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Rt H S over Pomme De Terre Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.