US Bridges

US 54 E over Holder Branch

Fair

Camden County, Missouri · S 12 T 37 N R 19 W · Structure no. 4756

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,032
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 E over Holder Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 54 E over Holder Branch in Camden County, Missouri. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 101 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 5,032 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,806 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 54 E
CrossesHolder Branch
LocationS 12 T 37 N R 19 W
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyCamden County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.96691, -92.96736
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,032 (2024)
Projected traffic8,806 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 Holder Branch built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is US 54 E over Holder Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 54 E over Holder Branch carry?

About 5,032 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 54 E over Holder Branch?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns US 54 E over Holder Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.