US 24 E over Fire Prairie CR
PoorJackson County, Missouri · S 21 T 50 N R 29 W · Structure no. 3566
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 181 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,602
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 24 E over Fire Prairie CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 24 E over Fire Prairie CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 41 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 3 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 3,602 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,863 by 2044. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is US 24 E over Fire Prairie CR 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US 24 E over Fire Prairie CR carry?
About 3,602 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 24 E over Fire Prairie CR?
The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US 24 E over Fire Prairie CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.