US Bridges

US 54 E over Br

Fair

Callaway County, Missouri · S 23 T 49 N R 9 W · Structure no. 3901

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,622
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 E over Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 54 E over Br 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 11,622 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,501 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 54 E
CrossesBr
LocationS 23 T 49 N R 9 W
RouteU.S. Route 54
Coordinates39.00316, -91.89304
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.4 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 traffic11,622 (2024)
Projected traffic21,501 by 2044
Trucks14%
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 Br built?

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

What condition is US 54 E over 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 Br carry?

About 11,622 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 54 E over Br?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 54 E over Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.