US 24 E over Lit Wakenda CR
FairCarroll County, Missouri · S 34 T 53 N R 23 W · Structure no. 2494
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,570
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 24 E over Lit Wakenda CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 E over Lit Wakenda CR in Carroll County, Missouri. It was built in 1974, 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 2,570 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,498 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 24 E over Lit Wakenda CR built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 24 E over Lit Wakenda 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US 24 E over Lit Wakenda CR carry?
About 2,570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is US 24 E over Lit Wakenda CR?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 24 E over Lit Wakenda CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.