US Bridges

US 54 E over Halifax Br

Fair

Callaway County, Missouri · S 10 T 44 N R 11 W · Structure no. 6589

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38,978
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 E over Halifax Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 54 E over Halifax Br in Callaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 68 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 38,978 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,109 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 54 E
CrossesHalifax Br
LocationS 10 T 44 N R 11 W
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyCallaway County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.60698, -92.15808
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.2 US tons
Inventory rating60.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,978 (2024)
Projected traffic72,109 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
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 Halifax Br built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is US 54 E over Halifax 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 54 E over Halifax Br carry?

About 38,978 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 54 E over Halifax Br?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US 54 E over Halifax Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.