US Bridges

Rt C E over Is 55

Fair

Scott County, Missouri · S 3 T 27 N R 14 E · Structure no. 8124

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
215 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
529
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt C E over Is 55 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rt C E over Is 55 in Scott County, Missouri. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 529 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 767 by 2044. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesRt C E
CrossesIs 55
LocationS 3 T 27 N R 14 E
RouteState Highway 0C
Coordinates37.03938, -89.53547
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic529 (2024)
Projected traffic767 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt C E over Is 55 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt C E over Is 55 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Rt C E over Is 55 carry?

About 529 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Rt C E over Is 55?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt C E over Is 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.