US Bridges

US 54 E over Moreau Rvr Overflo

Good

Cole County, Missouri · S 4 T 43 N R 12 W · Structure no. 2208

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
193 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,305
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 E over Moreau Rvr Overflo is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 54 E over Moreau Rvr Overflo 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,305 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,034 by 2044. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 54 E
CrossesMoreau Rvr Overflo
LocationS 4 T 43 N R 12 W
RouteU.S. Route 54
Coordinates38.50537, -92.26021
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating59.5 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 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
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 E over Moreau Rvr Overflo 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 Overflo in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

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

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

How long is US 54 E 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 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 54 E over Moreau Rvr Overflo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.