US Bridges

Mo 154 E over Hickory Creek

Fair

Ralls County, Missouri · S 23 T 53 N R 6 W · Structure no. 9929

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
932
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 154 E over Hickory Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 154 E over Hickory Creek in Ralls County, Missouri. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 76 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 932 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,351 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 154 E
CrossesHickory Creek
LocationS 23 T 53 N R 6 W
RouteState Highway 154
CountyRalls County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.35152, -91.5358
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic932 (2024)
Projected traffic1,351 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 154 E over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Mo 154 E over Hickory Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 154 E over Hickory Creek carry?

About 932 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mo 154 E over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 154 E over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.