US Bridges

US 54 E over Bu 54

Fair

Callaway County, Missouri · S 33 T 48 N R 9 W · Structure no. 1791

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
205 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,584
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 E over Bu 54 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 54 E over Bu 54 in Callaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 57 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 6,584 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,180 by 2044. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 54 E
CrossesBu 54
LocationS 33 T 48 N R 9 W
RouteU.S. Route 54
Coordinates38.88971, -91.94347
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,584 (2024)
Projected traffic12,180 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 54 E over Bu 54 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is US 54 E over Bu 54 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 54 E over Bu 54 carry?

About 6,584 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 54 E over Bu 54?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 54 E over Bu 54?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.