US Bridges

Rt C E over US 54

Poor

Cole County, Missouri · S 24 T 44 N R 12 W · Structure no. 1083

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,510
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt C E over US 54 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt C E over US 54 in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 60 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 18,510 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,616 by 2044. The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRt C E
CrossesUS 54
LocationS 24 T 44 N R 12 W
RouteState Highway 0C
CountyCole County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.55369, -92.19737
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length203 ft (62 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,510 (2024)
Projected traffic29,616 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt C E over US 54 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Rt C E over US 54 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Rt C E over US 54 carry?

About 18,510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt C E over US 54?

The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Rt C E over US 54?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.