US Bridges

Rt B E over US 54

Fair

Callaway County, Missouri · S 14 T 49 N R 9 W · Structure no. 3900

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
302 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,139
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B E over US 54 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt B E over US 54 in Callaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 1,139 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,765 by 2044. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRt B E
CrossesUS 54
LocationS 14 T 49 N R 9 W
RouteState Highway 0B
Coordinates39.01787, -91.88633
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionOctober 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 rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,139 (2024)
Projected traffic1,765 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Rt B E over US 54 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt B 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rt B E over US 54 carry?

About 1,139 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt B E over US 54?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B E over US 54?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.