Bu 54 E over S. Fork Salt River
FairAudrain County, Missouri · S 25 T 51 N R 9 W · Structure no. 4822
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 234 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,481
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bu 54 E over S. Fork Salt River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bu 54 E over S. Fork Salt River in Audrain County, Missouri. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 101 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 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 6,481 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,046 by 2044. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bu 54 E over S. Fork Salt River built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Bu 54 E over S. Fork Salt River 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 Bu 54 E over S. Fork Salt River carry?
About 6,481 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Bu 54 E over S. Fork Salt River?
The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Bu 54 E over S. Fork Salt River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.