US Bridges

US 24 E over Or 24 BNSF RR

Fair

Carroll County, Missouri · S 33 T 53 N R 23 W · Structure no. 2496

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
308 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,101
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 E over Or 24 BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 E over Or 24 BNSF RR in Carroll County, Missouri. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 1,101 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,927 by 2044. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 24 E
CrossesOr 24 BNSF RR
LocationS 33 T 53 N R 23 W
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates39.35601, -93.47994
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,101 (2024)
Projected traffic1,927 by 2044
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 24 E over Or 24 BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is US 24 E over Or 24 BNSF 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 24 E over Or 24 BNSF RR carry?

About 1,101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 24 E over Or 24 BNSF RR?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 E over Or 24 BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.