US Bridges

US 54 E over Hillers CR

Good

Callaway County, Missouri · S 21 T 46 N R 10 W · Structure no. 2684

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
332 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,179
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 E over Hillers CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 54 E over Hillers CR in Callaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,179 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,281 by 2044. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 54 E
CrossesHillers CR
LocationS 21 T 46 N R 10 W
RouteU.S. Route 54
Coordinates38.74821, -92.05416
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,179 (2024)
Projected traffic13,281 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Hillers CR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 54 E over Hillers CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

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

About 7,179 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 54 E over Hillers CR?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 54 E over Hillers CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.