US Bridges

Mo 154 E over Ivy Br

Fair

Monroe County, Missouri · S 16 T 54 N R 8 W · Structure no. 5278

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,292
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 154 E over Ivy Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 154 E over Ivy Br in Monroe County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 1,292 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,873 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 154 E
CrossesIvy Br
LocationS 16 T 54 N R 8 W
RouteState Highway 154
CountyMonroe County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.45455, -91.79326
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,292 (2024)
Projected traffic1,873 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 154 E over Ivy Br built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 154 E over Ivy Br 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 154 E over Ivy Br carry?

About 1,292 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mo 154 E over Ivy Br?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 154 E over Ivy Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.