US Bridges

US 54 E over Mill CR

Fair

Hickory County, Missouri · S 22 T 37 N R 21 W · Structure no. 5916

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,131
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 E over Mill CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 54 E over Mill CR in Hickory County, Missouri. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 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 2,131 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,729 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 54 E
CrossesMill CR
LocationS 22 T 37 N R 21 W
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyHickory County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.9412, -93.22181
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,131 (2024)
Projected traffic3,729 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Mill CR built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 54 E over Mill 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 54 E over Mill CR carry?

About 2,131 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 54 E over Mill CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 54 E over Mill CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.