US Bridges

US 54 E over Moreau Rvr

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 4 T 43 N R 12 W · Structure no. 2207

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
415 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,305
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 E over Moreau Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 54 E over Moreau Rvr in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 56 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 10,305 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,034 by 2044. The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 54 E
CrossesMoreau Rvr
LocationS 4 T 43 N R 12 W
RouteU.S. Route 54
Coordinates38.50658, -92.25549
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length415 ft (126.5 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,305 (2024)
Projected traffic18,034 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 E over Moreau Rvr built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is US 54 E over Moreau Rvr 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US 54 E over Moreau Rvr carry?

About 10,305 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 54 E 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 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 54 E over Moreau Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.