US Bridges

US 54 E over Fitzhugh Br

Fair

Callaway County, Missouri · S 16 T 46 N R 10 W · Structure no. 2503

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,839
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 E over Fitzhugh Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 54 E over Fitzhugh Br in Callaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 51 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 14,839 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,452 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 54 E
CrossesFitzhugh Br
LocationS 16 T 46 N R 10 W
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyCallaway County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.75693, -92.04867
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,839 (2024)
Projected traffic27,452 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Fitzhugh Br built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US 54 E over Fitzhugh Br 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 Fitzhugh Br carry?

About 14,839 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 54 E over Fitzhugh Br?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 54 E over Fitzhugh Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.