US Bridges

US 24 E over Missouri Rvr Ovrfl

Fair

Carroll County, Missouri · S 7 T 51 N R 23 W · Structure no. 2267

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,961
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 E over Missouri Rvr Ovrfl is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 24 E over Missouri Rvr Ovrfl in Carroll County, Missouri. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 54 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 2,961 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,182 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).

CarriesUS 24 E
CrossesMissouri Rvr Ovrfl
LocationS 7 T 51 N R 23 W
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates39.24334, -93.51222
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,961 (2024)
Projected traffic5,182 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed57.2 mi (92 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 24 E over Missouri Rvr Ovrfl built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is US 24 E over Missouri Rvr Ovrfl 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 24 E over Missouri Rvr Ovrfl carry?

About 2,961 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 24 E over Missouri Rvr Ovrfl?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 E over Missouri Rvr Ovrfl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.