US Bridges

US 54 E over Cuivre Rvr

Good

Audrain County, Missouri · S 13 T 51 N R 7 W · Structure no. 33606

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 E over Cuivre Rvr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 54 E over Cuivre Rvr in Audrain County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,740 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 54 E
CrossesCuivre Rvr
LocationS 13 T 51 N R 7 W
RouteU.S. Route 54
Coordinates39.20002, -91.64632
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length142 ft (43.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2024)
Projected traffic8,740 by 2044
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 54 E over Cuivre Rvr built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 54 E over Cuivre 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 54 E over Cuivre Rvr carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US 54 E over Cuivre Rvr?

The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 54 E over Cuivre Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.