US Bridges

US 54 E over Cst Underpass ST Mna RR

Fair

Vernon County, Missouri · S 4 T 35 N R 31 W · Structure no. 860

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
743 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,820
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 E over Cst Underpass ST Mna RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 54 E over Cst Underpass ST Mna RR in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 62 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 5 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 14,820 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,935 by 2044. The structure is 743 ft (226.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 54 E
CrossesCst Underpass ST Mna RR
LocationS 4 T 35 N R 31 W
RouteU.S. Route 54
Coordinates37.8369, -94.34821
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length743 ft (226.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,820 (2024)
Projected traffic25,935 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 54 E over Cst Underpass ST Mna RR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is US 54 E over Cst Underpass ST Mna RR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 54 E over Cst Underpass ST Mna RR carry?

About 14,820 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 54 E over Cst Underpass ST Mna RR?

The structure is 743 ft (226.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US 54 E over Cst Underpass ST Mna RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.