US Bridges

US 54 E over Bu 50

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 12 T 44 N R 12 W · Structure no. 1076

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,381
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 E over Bu 50 is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 54 E over Bu 50 in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 13,381 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,417 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 54 E
CrossesBu 50
LocationS 12 T 44 N R 12 W
RouteU.S. Route 54
Coordinates38.57775, -92.18402
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,381 (2024)
Projected traffic23,417 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 54 E over Bu 50 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 54 E over Bu 50 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 54 E over Bu 50 carry?

About 13,381 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 54 E over Bu 50?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 54 E over Bu 50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.