US Bridges

US 54 E over Lit Weableau CR

Fair

Hickory County, Missouri · S 32 T 37 N R 23 W · Structure no. 3249

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,188
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 E over Lit Weableau CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 54 E over Lit Weableau CR in Hickory County, Missouri. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 2,188 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,829 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesUS 54 E
CrossesLit Weableau CR
LocationS 32 T 37 N R 23 W
RouteU.S. Route 54
Coordinates37.91489, -93.49046
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,188 (2024)
Projected traffic3,829 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Lit Weableau CR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 54 E over Lit Weableau CR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 54 E over Lit Weableau CR carry?

About 2,188 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 54 E over Lit Weableau CR?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 54 E over Lit Weableau CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.