US Bridges

Idlewood RD S over US 54

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 26 T 44 N R 12 W · Structure no. 11869

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
255 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,833
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Idlewood RD S over US 54 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Idlewood RD S over US 54 in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 1,833 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,933 by 2044. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIdlewood RD S
CrossesUS 54
LocationS 26 T 44 N R 12 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCole County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.53599, -92.21377
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span128 ft (38.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,833 (2024)
Projected traffic2,933 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Idlewood RD S over US 54 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Idlewood RD S over US 54 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 Idlewood RD S over US 54 carry?

About 1,833 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Idlewood RD S over US 54?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (38.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Idlewood RD S over US 54?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.