Bu 54 E over Smith Br
FairCallaway County, Missouri · S 8 T 47 N R 9 W · Structure no. 4936
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,921
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bu 54 E over Smith Br is a concrete slab carrying Bu 54 E over Smith Br in Callaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 99 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 5 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 11,921 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,670 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bu 54 E over Smith Br built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is Bu 54 E over Smith 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 Bu 54 E over Smith Br carry?
About 11,921 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bu 54 E over Smith Br?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Bu 54 E over Smith Br?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.