US Bridges

US 54 E over Lit Dry Wood CR

Fair

Vernon County, Missouri · S 1 T 35 N R 32 W · Structure no. 2533

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
349 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,346
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 E over Lit Dry Wood CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 54 E over Lit Dry Wood CR in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 51 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 3,346 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,856 by 2044. The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 54 E
CrossesLit Dry Wood CR
LocationS 1 T 35 N R 32 W
RouteU.S. Route 54
Coordinates37.83797, -94.40219
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length349 ft (106.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,346 (2024)
Projected traffic5,856 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 54 E over Lit Dry Wood CR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is US 54 E over Lit Dry Wood CR 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 US 54 E over Lit Dry Wood CR carry?

About 3,346 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 54 E over Lit Dry Wood CR?

The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 54 E over Lit Dry Wood CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.