US Bridges

US 54 E over Katy Trail

Good

Callaway County, Missouri · S 10 T 44 N R 11 W · Structure no. 2951

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,990
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 E over Katy Trail is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 54 E over Katy Trail 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 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 19,990 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,982 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 54 E
CrossesKaty Trail
LocationS 10 T 44 N R 11 W
RouteU.S. Route 54
Coordinates38.60535, -92.16103
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,990 (2024)
Projected traffic36,982 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 54 E over Katy Trail built?

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

What condition is US 54 E over Katy Trail 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 Katy Trail carry?

About 19,990 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 54 E over Katy Trail?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 54 E over Katy Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.