US Bridges

US 54 W over Jesse CR

Fair

Callaway County, Missouri · S 2 T 49 N R 9 W · Structure no. 5033

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,107
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 W over Jesse CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 54 W over Jesse CR in Callaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 98 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 5,107 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,448 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 54 W
CrossesJesse CR
LocationS 2 T 49 N R 9 W
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyCallaway County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.06069, -91.89537
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,107 (2024)
Projected traffic9,448 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 W over Jesse CR built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is US 54 W over Jesse 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 W over Jesse CR carry?

About 5,107 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 54 W over Jesse CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 54 W over Jesse CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.