US 54 E over Starks CR
Hickory County, Missouri · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US 54 E over Starks CR in Hickory County, Missouri, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 2,912 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 25 of the 57 inventoried bridges in Hickory County rated fair (43.9%); 10 (17.5%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 49 ft |
| Location | S 24 T 37 N R 21 W |
| NBI structure number | 5663 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Missouri department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Hickory County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 54 E over Pomme De Terre Rvr | 1989 | 3,261 | Good |
| Mo 254 E over Pomme De Terre Rvr | 1960 | 2,855 | Fair |
| US 54 E over Weableau CR | 1983 | 2,432 | Fair |
| US 54 E over Lit Weableau CR | 1982 | 2,188 | Fair |
| US 54 E over Mill CR | 1938 | 2,131 | Fair |
| US 54 E over Hogles CR | 1984 | 2,106 | Fair |
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