US Bridges

Center ST E over US 54

Fair

Callaway County, Missouri · S 36 T 45 N R 11 W · Structure no. 2949

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,457
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center ST E over US 54 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Center ST E over US 54 in Callaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 3,457 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,358 by 2044. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCenter ST E
CrossesUS 54
LocationS 36 T 45 N R 11 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCallaway County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.63855, -92.11974
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,457 (2024)
Projected traffic5,358 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Center ST E over US 54 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center ST 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Center ST E over US 54 carry?

About 3,457 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Center ST E over US 54?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Center ST E over US 54?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.