US Bridges

Mo 254 E over Pomme De Terre Rvr

Fair

Hickory County, Missouri · S 23 T 37 N R 22 W · Structure no. 497

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
405 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,855
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 254 E over Pomme De Terre Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 254 E over Pomme De Terre Rvr in Hickory County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 65 years old, older 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 2,855 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,854 by 2044. The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 254 E
CrossesPomme De Terre Rvr
LocationS 23 T 37 N R 22 W
RouteState Highway 254
CountyHickory County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.93716, -93.31636
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length405 ft (123.4 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,855 (2024)
Projected traffic3,854 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Mo 254 E over Pomme De Terre Rvr built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Mo 254 E over Pomme De Terre Rvr 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 254 E over Pomme De Terre Rvr carry?

About 2,855 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mo 254 E over Pomme De Terre Rvr?

The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 254 E over Pomme De Terre Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.