US Bridges

US 24 E over Grand Rvr

Poor

Carroll County, Missouri · S 4 T 53 N R 20 W · Structure no. 3775

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,938
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 E over Grand Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 E over Grand Rvr in Carroll County, Missouri. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,938 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,392 by 2044. The structure is 2,190 ft (667.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 24 E
CrossesGrand Rvr
LocationS 4 T 53 N R 20 W
RouteU.S. Route 24
CountyCarroll County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.43103, -93.15777
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+31 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,190 ft (667.5 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 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 closed34.2 mi (55 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$26.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 24 E over Grand Rvr built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 E over Grand Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does US 24 E over Grand Rvr carry?

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

How long is US 24 E over Grand Rvr?

The structure is 2,190 ft (667.5 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 E over Grand Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.