US 24 E over Fire Prairie CR
FairPosted for loadJackson County, Missouri · S 19 T 50 N R 29 W · Structure no. 2377
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 230 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,122
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 24 E over Fire Prairie CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 E over Fire Prairie CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,122 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,865 by 2044. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 24 E over Fire Prairie CR built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 24 E over Fire Prairie CR 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 2023.
How much traffic does US 24 E over Fire Prairie CR carry?
About 2,122 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 24 E over Fire Prairie CR?
The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US 24 E over Fire Prairie CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.