US Bridges

US 54 E over Cst W Mccarty ST UP RR

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 12 T 44 N R 12 W · Structure no. 1176

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
35,166
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 E over Cst W Mccarty ST UP RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 54 E over Cst W Mccarty ST UP RR in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 61 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 5 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 35,166 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,541 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 54 E
CrossesCst W Mccarty ST UP RR
LocationS 12 T 44 N R 12 W
RouteU.S. Route 54
Coordinates38.58269, -92.18296
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,166 (2024)
Projected traffic61,541 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 54 E over Cst W Mccarty ST UP RR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US 54 E over Cst W Mccarty ST UP RR 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 E over Cst W Mccarty ST UP RR carry?

About 35,166 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 54 E over Cst W Mccarty ST UP RR?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US 54 E over Cst W Mccarty ST UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.