US 24 E over Chariton Rvr
FairChariton County, Missouri · S 11 T 53 N R 18 W · Structure no. 3143
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 504 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,794
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 24 E over Chariton Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 E over Chariton Rvr in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2,794 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,890 by 2044. The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 24 E over Chariton Rvr built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 24 E over Chariton Rvr 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US 24 E over Chariton Rvr carry?
About 2,794 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 24 E over Chariton Rvr?
The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 24 E over Chariton Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.