US Bridges

US 54 E over Pomme De Terre Rvr

Good

Hickory County, Missouri · S 23 T 37 N R 22 W · Structure no. 3732

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,261
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 E over Pomme De Terre Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 54 E over Pomme De Terre Rvr in Hickory County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 3,261 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,707 by 2044. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesUS 54 E
CrossesPomme De Terre Rvr
LocationS 23 T 37 N R 22 W
RouteU.S. Route 54
Coordinates37.94555, -93.30975
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,261 (2024)
Projected traffic5,707 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Pomme De Terre Rvr built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 54 E over Pomme De Terre Rvr 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 54 E over Pomme De Terre Rvr carry?

About 3,261 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 54 E over Pomme De Terre Rvr?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 54 E over Pomme De Terre Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.