US Bridges

US 24 E over Mussel Fk Rvr

Good

Chariton County, Missouri · S 5 T 53 N R 18 W · Structure no. 36006

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
561 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,685
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 E over Mussel Fk Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 24 E over Mussel Fk Rvr in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,685 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,949 by 2044. The structure is 561 ft (171.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS 24 E
CrossesMussel Fk Rvr
LocationS 5 T 53 N R 18 W
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates39.43294, -92.94556
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length561 ft (171.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,685 (2024)
Projected traffic2,949 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 24 E over Mussel Fk Rvr built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 E over Mussel Fk Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does US 24 E over Mussel Fk Rvr carry?

About 1,685 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 24 E over Mussel Fk Rvr?

The structure is 561 ft (171.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 E over Mussel Fk Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.