US Bridges

US 54 W over Moreau Rvr Overflo

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 4 T 43 N R 12 W · Structure no. 1175

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
193 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,836
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 W over Moreau Rvr Overflo is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 54 W over Moreau Rvr Overflo 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 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 11,836 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,713 by 2044. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 54 W
CrossesMoreau Rvr Overflo
LocationS 4 T 43 N R 12 W
RouteU.S. Route 54
Coordinates38.5056, -92.26028
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,836 (2024)
Projected traffic20,713 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 54 W over Moreau Rvr Overflo 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 Overflo 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 54 W over Moreau Rvr Overflo carry?

About 11,836 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 54 W over Moreau Rvr Overflo?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 54 W over Moreau Rvr Overflo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.