US Bridges

US 54 E over Cane Br

Fair

Cedar County, Missouri · S 13 T 36 N R 27 W · Structure no. 5600

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,390
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 E over Cane Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 54 E over Cane Br in Cedar County, Missouri. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 93 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 2,390 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,183 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 54 E
CrossesCane Br
LocationS 13 T 36 N R 27 W
RouteU.S. Route 54
Coordinates37.87999, -93.85024
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,390 (2024)
Projected traffic4,183 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Cane Br built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US 54 E over Cane 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 January 2024.

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

About 2,390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 54 E over Cane Br?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 54 E over Cane Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.