US 54 W over Beaver Dam CR
PoorAudrain County, Missouri · S 26 T 50 N R 9 W · Structure no. 5051
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,433
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 54 W over Beaver Dam CR is a concrete tee beam carrying US 54 W over Beaver Dam CR in Audrain County, Missouri. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 98 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,433 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,323 by 2044. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 US 54 W over Beaver Dam CR built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is US 54 W over Beaver Dam CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does US 54 W over Beaver Dam CR carry?
About 5,433 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US 54 W over Beaver Dam CR?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 54 W over Beaver Dam CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.