US Bridges

US 24 E over Wahoo Branch

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 24 T 50 N R 30 W · Structure no. 33247

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,292
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 E over Wahoo Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 24 E over Wahoo Branch in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 4,292 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,794 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 24 E
CrossesWahoo Branch
LocationS 24 T 50 N R 30 W
RouteU.S. Route 24
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.13472, -94.17019
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 2023
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 rating75.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,292 (2024)
Projected traffic5,794 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Wahoo Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 E over Wahoo Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 24 E over Wahoo Branch carry?

About 4,292 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 24 E over Wahoo Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 E over Wahoo Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.