US Bridges

US 54 E over Wrights CR

Fair

Miller County, Missouri · S 4 T 40 N R 15 W · Structure no. 2326

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,991
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 E over Wrights CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 54 E over Wrights CR in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 10,991 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,234 by 2044. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 54 E
CrossesWrights CR
LocationS 4 T 40 N R 15 W
RouteU.S. Route 54
Coordinates38.24864, -92.5932
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,991 (2024)
Projected traffic19,234 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Wrights CR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 54 E over Wrights 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 December 2024.

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

About 10,991 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 54 E over Wrights CR?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 54 E over Wrights CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.