Old HWY 54 over Auxvasse CR
PoorClosed to trafficCallaway County, Missouri · S 2 T 48 N R 9 W · Structure no. 24647
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2020
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 283 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 54 over Auxvasse CR is a steel truss - deck carrying Old HWY 54 over Auxvasse CR in Callaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 104 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 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2043. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 54 over Auxvasse CR built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Old HWY 54 over Auxvasse 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 2020.
How much traffic does Old HWY 54 over Auxvasse CR carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 54 over Auxvasse CR?
The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 54 over Auxvasse CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.