FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

IS 55 S

Carrying IS 55 S over MAIN DTCH NO 6

S 3 T 18 N R 12 E, Pemiscot, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
68 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: IS 55 S

The IS 55 S bridge in Pemiscot, Missouri carries IS 55 S over MAIN DTCH NO 6. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 16.5 meters (54 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 17,922 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Missouri bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 67.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How IS 55 S compares

▲ 33.8
Load rating vs Missouri average (33.7 t)
Top 5%
Higher load rating than 95% of Missouri bridges
206
Bridges in Pemiscot · 15 in Poor condition
IS 55 S 67.5 t
Missouri average 33.7 t

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
12.0
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
67.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1969
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
16.5 m (54 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
17,922 vehicles/day
Structure Number
2094

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IS 55 S is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare IS 55 S against other structures in Pemiscot and across Missouri. Missouri bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for IS 55 S?

IS 55 S in Pemiscot, Missouri on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is IS 55 S inspected?

IS 55 S's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 17,922 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IS 55 S is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for IS 55 S?

IS 55 S has an NBI inventory load rating of 67.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining IS 55 S?

IS 55 S is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is IS 55 S and does age affect safety?

IS 55 S was built in 1969, making it 57 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.