US Bridges

Rt F E over US 54

Fair

Callaway County, Missouri · S 18 T 47 N R 9 W · Structure no. 1984

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,612
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt F E over US 54 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt F E over US 54 in Callaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1968, 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 5 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 7,612 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,560 by 2044. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRt F E
CrossesUS 54
LocationS 18 T 47 N R 9 W
RouteState Highway 0F
Coordinates38.84719, -91.97067
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,612 (2024)
Projected traffic12,560 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Rt F E over US 54 built?

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

What condition is Rt F E over US 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rt F E over US 54 carry?

About 7,612 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rt F E over US 54?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Rt F E over US 54?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.