US Bridges

US 54 E over Stinson CR

Fair

Callaway County, Missouri · S 7 T 47 N R 9 W · Structure no. 1793

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,398
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 E over Stinson CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 54 E over Stinson CR 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 8,398 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,536 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 54 E
CrossesStinson CR
LocationS 7 T 47 N R 9 W
RouteU.S. Route 54
Coordinates38.85863, -91.97029
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,398 (2024)
Projected traffic15,536 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 54 E over Stinson CR 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 Stinson CR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 54 E over Stinson CR carry?

About 8,398 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 54 E over Stinson CR?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 54 E over Stinson CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.