US 54 E over Bu 61
FairPike County, Missouri · S 23 T 53 N R 3 W · Structure no. 2924
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 191 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,316
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 54 E over Bu 61 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 54 E over Bu 61 in Pike County, Missouri. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 3,316 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,300 by 2044. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 54 E over Bu 61 built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 54 E over Bu 61 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 Bu 61 carry?
About 3,316 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is US 54 E over Bu 61?
The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 54 E over Bu 61?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.