US Bridges

US 54 E over KCS RR

Fair

Callaway County, Missouri · S 32 T 48 N R 9 W · Structure no. 1792

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

About this bridge

US 54 E over KCS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 54 E over KCS RR 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 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 54 E
CrossesKCS RR
LocationS 32 T 48 N R 9 W
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyCallaway County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.88722, -91.94669
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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
CrossesRailroad
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 KCS RR 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 KCS RR 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 KCS RR carry?

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

How long is US 54 E over KCS RR?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 54 E over KCS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.