US 54 W over Neighorn Br
PoorCole County, Missouri · S 34 T 44 N R 12 W · Structure no. 4588
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,836
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 54 W over Neighorn Br is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 54 W over Neighorn Br in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 11,836 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,713 by 2044. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 54 W over Neighorn Br built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 54 W over Neighorn Br in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does US 54 W over Neighorn Br carry?
About 11,836 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 54 W over Neighorn Br?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US 54 W over Neighorn Br?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.