US Bridges

US 54 E over Richland CR

Fair

Callaway County, Missouri · S 28 T 48 N R 9 W · Structure no. 4935

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,002
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 E over Richland CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 54 E over Richland CR in Callaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 62 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 8,002 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,804 by 2044. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 54 E
CrossesRichland CR
LocationS 28 T 48 N R 9 W
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyCallaway County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.90109, -91.9429
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,002 (2024)
Projected traffic14,804 by 2044
Trucks21%
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 Richland CR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is US 54 E over Richland CR 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 Richland CR carry?

About 8,002 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 54 E over Richland CR?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 54 E over Richland CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.