County RD 524 over Br of Bear Slu
FairAudrain County, Missouri · S 3 T 51 N R 6 W · Structure no. 24277
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 524 over Br of Bear Slu is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 524 over Br of Bear Slu in Audrain County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD 524 over Br of Bear Slu built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is County RD 524 over Br of Bear Slu 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does County RD 524 over Br of Bear Slu carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County RD 524 over Br of Bear Slu?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 524 over Br of Bear Slu?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.