US Bridges

US 54 E over Abandoned RR

Fair

Miller County, Missouri · S 35 T 42 N R 15 W · Structure no. 2398

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,847
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 E over Abandoned RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 54 E over Abandoned RR in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6,847 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,982 by 2044. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 54 E
CrossesAbandoned RR
LocationS 35 T 42 N R 15 W
RouteU.S. Route 54
Coordinates38.35378, -92.54964
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.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,847 (2024)
Projected traffic11,982 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 54 E over Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 54 E over Abandoned RR 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 Abandoned RR carry?

About 6,847 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 54 E over Abandoned RR?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 54 E over Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.