US Bridges

Mo 154 E over Ivy Br

Fair

Monroe County, Missouri · S 15 T 54 N R 8 W · Structure no. 5280

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,026
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 1,026 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,488 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 154 E
CrossesIvy Br
LocationS 15 T 54 N R 8 W
RouteState Highway 154
CountyMonroe County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.45486, -91.77915
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 rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,026 (2024)
Projected traffic1,488 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 1,026 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Mo 154 E over Ivy Br?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 154 E over Ivy Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.