US Bridges

US 54 E over S Fk Salt Rvr

Fair

Audrain County, Missouri · S 7 T 50 N R 8 W · Structure no. 11830

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
517 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
4,434
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 E over S Fk Salt Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 54 E over S Fk Salt Rvr in Audrain County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6 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 4,434 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,873 by 2044. The structure is 517 ft (157.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 54 E
CrossesS Fk Salt Rvr
LocationS 7 T 50 N R 8 W
RouteU.S. Route 54
Coordinates39.13125, -91.85854
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length517 ft (157.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,434 (2024)
Projected traffic6,873 by 2044
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 54 E over S Fk Salt Rvr built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 54 E over S Fk Salt Rvr 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 54 E over S Fk Salt Rvr carry?

About 4,434 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 54 E over S Fk Salt Rvr?

The structure is 517 ft (157.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 54 E over S Fk Salt Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.