US Bridges

US 54 E over US 50 Rp US54E to US50W

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 12 T 44 N R 12 W · Structure no. 1177

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
355 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
31,645
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 E over US 50 Rp US54E to US50W is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 54 E over US 50 Rp US54E to US50W 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 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 31,645 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,379 by 2044. The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 54 E
CrossesUS 50 Rp US54E to US50W
LocationS 12 T 44 N R 12 W
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyCole County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.5815, -92.18338
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length355 ft (108.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,645 (2024)
Projected traffic55,379 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 54 E over US 50 Rp US54E to US50W 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 US 50 Rp US54E to US50W 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 US 50 Rp US54E to US50W carry?

About 31,645 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 54 E over US 50 Rp US54E to US50W?

The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US 54 E over US 50 Rp US54E to US50W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.