US Bridges

US 54 E over Missouri Rvr Cst Mok

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 7 T 44 N R 11 W · Structure no. 3679

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
3,125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,808
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 E over Missouri Rvr Cst Mok is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying US 54 E over Missouri Rvr Cst Mok in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 28,808 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,414 by 2044. The structure is 3,125 ft (952.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 54 E
CrossesMissouri Rvr Cst Mok
LocationS 7 T 44 N R 11 W
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyCole County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.58937, -92.17659
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+15 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length3,125 ft (952.5 m)
Longest span596 ft (181.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,808 (2024)
Projected traffic50,414 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 54 E over Missouri Rvr Cst Mok built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 54 E over Missouri Rvr Cst Mok 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 54 E over Missouri Rvr Cst Mok carry?

About 28,808 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 54 E over Missouri Rvr Cst Mok?

The structure is 3,125 ft (952.5 m) long with a longest span of 596 ft (181.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 54 E over Missouri Rvr Cst Mok?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.