US Bridges

US 24 E over Bakers Drain Dtch

Fair

Carroll County, Missouri · S 24 T 53 N R 21 W · Structure no. 29089

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,938
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 E over Bakers Drain Dtch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 24 E over Bakers Drain Dtch in Carroll County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,938 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,392 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long.

CarriesUS 24 E
CrossesBakers Drain Dtch
LocationS 24 T 53 N R 21 W
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates39.39589, -93.21072
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating85.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,938 (2024)
Projected traffic3,392 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Bakers Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 E over Bakers Drain Dtch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 24 E over Bakers Drain Dtch carry?

About 1,938 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 24 E over Bakers Drain Dtch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 24 E over Bakers Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.