US 54 W over Moreau Rvr
PoorCole County, Missouri · S 4 T 43 N R 12 W · Structure no. 1174
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 415 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,836
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 54 W over Moreau Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 54 W over Moreau Rvr in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 58 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 11,836 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,713 by 2044. The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 54 W over Moreau Rvr built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is US 54 W over Moreau Rvr 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does US 54 W over Moreau Rvr carry?
About 11,836 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 54 W over Moreau Rvr?
The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US 54 W over Moreau Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.